The City ofHelsinki will soon launch an international two-stage design competition for a building that will house the New Museum of Architecture and Design.

The council announced it will commit €60 million funding to establish the new museum, on top of €30 million already raised through private donations.

The museum will be operated by a new organization established through the merger of the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum Helsinki.

“This new museum is set to both enhance Helsinki’s global profile and provide a new, meaningful incentive to visit Helsinki. The museum will provide a cultural heart for the rapidly developing South Harbour area and a new, inviting urban space in Helsinki’s prime maritime location. It also represents a sustainable investment that will create jobs, generate commerce, and attract tourists to Helsinki. The museum represents an investment in the future, it is exciting to see the plans now coming to fruition,” said Juhana Vartiainen, mayor of Helsinki.

The competition has begun on 15 April, 2024. Closing date for Stage 1 submission is 29 August, 2024. Results of the competition will be announced in September 2025.

The competition seminar will be held online on 24 April, 2024 at 15:00–17:00 (UTC+3). Competition participants and prospective participants have the opportunity to submit questions regarding the competition brief here.