Cozy Apartments in Helsinki – the World Design Capital
Helsinki in Finland was recently declared as the World Design Capital for 2012, according to the Guardian news. The reason for this is due to the city's numerous tourist attractions that have the flair of Nordic architecture and aesthetic. One prominent example is the Finlandia Hall by Alvar Aalto which is exemplary of Nordic modernism. Having been priased as an international design capital, wouldn't it be fantastic to stay at one of the well designed and cozy apartments in Helsinki? It can be well worth it, especially on your next holiday.
Your apartment may feature interesting Finnish designs, both in its interior and exterior, and there's more at wimdu.co.uk for you to discover. Moreover, depending on the location of your stay, your accomodation will most likely be surrounded by other unique designs that are scattered throughout the city. Other notable monuments of good design in Helsinki include Eliel Saarinen's mystical central train station as well as the strange but fun high chairs at the Kiasma modern art gallery.