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Otaparkki offers smooth parking for campus visitors
The Otaparkki multi-storey car park and other paid parking spaces on the campus provide parking for guests arriving on campus.New cosy bar Otapas opens in shopping centre A Blanc
Bar Otapas opens on Friday 1st of March in shopping centre A Blanc. Cozy new meeting place is open from afternoon until late at night.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.
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.
The Green Office team promote sustainability on campus
Aalto University Campus & Real Estate has belonged to WWF’s Green Office network since 2012. With Green Office, we are committed to continuously improving and developing environmental matters.
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.
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.