News
Night work at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July
Night work will be done at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July

Check out the Aalto University Works K3 site online
A Webcam has been installed to the Aalto Works K3 site to follow the real-time situation. The site has been started up during the spring 2021.
Shopping centre A Blanc opens in Otaniemi during summer
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, was modernised to serve diverse business operations with respect to its historical value.

First in Finland: Fireproof charging cabinet for electronic bicycle batteries at Aalto University metro station
The City of Espoo and LatausPolku Oy are launching charging cabinets for electronic bicycle batters at three major transport hubs in Espoo: A Bloc in Otaniemi, Pikkulaiva in Espoonlahti and Iso Omena in Matinkylä. Finland’s first fireproof charging cabinet was put into service in Otaniemi, Espoo, in April.

The pedestrian and cycling route in front of shopping center A Bloc will be closed
Light rail construction work is underway in front of shopping center A Bloc.

A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.

Beer and whiskey house Vesiheinä is the newcomer of renewed A Blanc
Beer and whiskey house Vesiheinä is a completely new restaurant concept that will open its doors in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.

Tapiolan Juhlapuku brings full-service costume rental to renewed A Blanc
The family business, which has been operating in Espoo since 2002, is opening a new store in renewed shopping centre A Blanc.

One euro for every student—how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget.

Shortcut AALTO opens an inspiring and modern salon in renewed A Blanc
The original Shortcut hair salon was founded approximately 30 years ago in Tapiola, Espoo. The core concept has remained the same over the years: high quality service and upscale and cosy salons. Now the fourth Shortcut salon, Shortcut AALTO, is opening its doors in the renewed shopping centre A Blanc.

Terveystalo Otaniemi will operate in renewed A Blanc
You will find Terveystalo's experienced and skilled healthcare and well-being professionals in new premises on shopping centre A Blanc’s second floor.

Route to Maarintalo and Terveystalo is changing
The beginning of the Sähkömiehentie will be closed again and the driving route to Maarintalo will be made through the ISS depot / Otakaari 8 parking area.

Aalto University’s TUTLI project eParkly gathers the parking related data on the A Grid parking area to develop future parking solutions
eParkly pilot begins on the A Grid parking area (A Grid B Otakaari 5, area code 541) on Monday 29th of March 2021. eParkly is a platform for providing a better parking experience to car drivers by real-time sensing of parking area utilization rates.

Interruption of district heating distribution in the following properties: Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5
District heating will be suspended in Betonimiehenkuja 3 and 5 due to maintenance work. The interruption will occur on Thursday, March 25 starting at 8am until 4pm.

Power outage impacted activities on Otaniemi campus
There was a power outage in the Otaniemi area impacting a few buildings.

Slowness in the Aalto Space application
Aalto Space application will be updated and improved between 11th and 19th March and there may be slowness in the application during this time.

Excavation on Otaniementie to start 3rd March
The excavation work will take place on Otaniementie at the northern and southern sides of Otakaari junction from Wednesday 3rd March.

New users to renovated Aalto University Töölö
The renovated former main building of the School of Business, Aalto Töölö, has come to life with the commissioning of the building. Two new users have been secured in the office spaces of the upper floors.

Otaniemi’s shopping centre will be renamed A Blanc
The renovation of the beautiful building designed by Alvar Aalto will be completed by summer.

Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up
The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the “Seaside section”, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
