The Finlandia Corridor bistro has opened its doorways, providing guests to the modernist structure marvel by Alvar Aalto an vital foodie dimension – permitting Finlandia Corridor company the chance to eat amongst subtle environs that elegantly nod to the grasp’s design legacy.
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Eating on the Finlandia Corridor bistro
Subtly contrasting with the corridor’s open, shiny and ethereal areas and predominantly gentle colors, the bistro is cocooned warmly in moody, darker tones, wrapped in gentle materials and tactile textures. Its inside, designed by specialist company Fyra and wearing a mixture of items that mix Finnish modernist heritage and up to date gadgets by the Finnish Design Store, in addition to some bespoke, purpose-made, built-in components, pays clear homage to Aalto’s structure.
Finlandia Corridor’s cobalt blue components are echoed within the bistro’s deep blue curtains, whereas wooden and brass components nod to modernist kinds. Key examples of furnishings embrace the moveable ‘Como’ desk lamp by &Custom, new Artek lighting, and Iittala’s ‘Nappula’ candleholders.
The designers at Fyra write: ‘The furnishings, textiles, and lighting work full the atmosphere, with the preserved surfaces serving as a basis for the design. A central point of interest is the in depth bar high, anchoring the area. A curved, upholstered couch factor divides the world, whereas the usage of textiles provides softness, enhances acoustics, and fosters an inviting ambiance.’
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The meals providing is led by head chef Mikko Puuronen, sous chef Juho Lindström, and restaurant supervisor Mirva Heino. The 64-seat restaurant entices with an a la carte menu stuffed with Finnish and wider, Nordic-inspired dishes. It blends native flavours with Italian, French, and Spanish cuisines – simply as Aalto did along with his architectural references for the general constructing.
The warming rainbow trout soup, adopted by the blueberry and white chocolate parfait makes for the proper expertise – combining consolation and indulgence with a robust sense of place.
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Fyra can be behind Finlandia Corridor’s new store with its custom-made new furnishings, and the café on the bottom stage. Its pastry and sweets menu is matched by its lengthy views of the close by Töölönlahti Bay.
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