Returning to the office is no longer a given. Hybrid work has transformed the way we work, but in many places, office spaces have remained unchanged. However, business premises and their services can be used to support smooth workflows and employee well-being.

At Keilaniemi’s ARC, well-being is integrated into the daily office routine

Keilaniemi’s ARC is an office campus where redesigned spatial solutions were introduced to support daily office work. Senior Leasing Manager Ville Tanskanen and Business Park Manager Teemu Salzwedel from Keilaniemi’s ARC explain how the property has been developed.

“We started thinking about what we could offer that others in Keilaniemi don’t have yet,” Tanskanen says.

Before anything was designed or any walls were torn down, tenants, visitors, and service providers were interviewed. They were asked how their daily routines work, what causes friction, and what is missing. The design took into account people’s needs ranging from deep focus to breaks, team days, and networking.

The visual identity of the spaces was designed to influence how the workday feels. For example, the covered glass back wall of the main lobby was opened up to fully reveal the sea view. The comfort of the lobby was also enhanced with new green interior design and furniture. This way, the welcoming atmosphere begins right at the front door.

Expert work requires both focus and breaks – there is space for both

In expert work, the brain gets overloaded by the constant flow of messages and information. Salzwedel explains that ARC features a variety of spaces that employees can move to according to their needs.

The co-working area offers space for quiet work and lounging, as well as soundproof phone booths and meeting rooms of various sizes.

The shared spaces are used for more casual team meetings, brainstorming sessions, watching series during lunch, or playing games. In the fully equipped kitchen, you can heat up your lunch or have a coffee surrounded by a peaceful soundscape curated specifically for the space.

There is also a dedicated room for a top-tier golf simulator.

“The golf simulator has been incredibly popular, especially with spring and summer just around the corner,” Salzwedel laughs.

Co-working spaces complement your own office

When an office scaled for on-site work fills up during the busiest days of the week, the co-working area and lounge provide extra space.

“The co-working spaces are included in the service and are available to all tenants during office hours without reservation or additional fees,” Salzwedel states.

The meeting spaces also complement companies’ own premises. The meeting rooms have received praise for both their interior design and technology. It is easy to plug in laptops and get presentations running. When meeting technology works seamlessly, you don’t even notice it.

Well-being as part of the workday

The rhythm of the workday has changed, and time for recovery is needed even in the middle of the day.

ARC’s waterfront garden has been renovated, allowing employees to step out onto the lawn, the terrace, or the seashore during the day—even barefoot. Indoors, a gym, saunas, and changing rooms designed for bicycle and active commuters are available.

The day breaks up naturally at lunch restaurant Nest, which emphasizes domestic ingredients and sustainability.

Tanskanen praises the variety: “There are both more traditional options and lighter dishes like sushi and salads, also available for takeaway.”

Effort has also been put into the breakfast selection—you can start the day gently with oven-baked oatmeal, for example.

In addition, well-being will be supported throughout the year with tenant events such as fitness classes, yoga, and after-work gatherings. Events can also be organized to meet companies’ specific needs.

The office as part of the employer brand

As the competition for top talent grows, business premises become a key part of the employee experience, influencing the employer image right from the recruitment stage.

“We have received the same message from many companies: a comprehensive solution like this simply doesn’t exist anywhere else,” Tanskanen says.

For those looking for their own business premises, the spatial solutions are flexible. A company can move into a move-in ready space designed by a professional, or customize it to match their brand identity with furniture, colors, and surface materials. ARC’s facade along Länsiväylä also offers logo visibility that is hard to find elsewhere.

Do you want to see how ARC works in practice? Keilaniemi’s ARC is suitable for companies needing spaces from approximately 1,100 square meters and up. We offer a free trial period in our co-working spaces for companies employing more than 40 people.

Read more about the trial period and come for a visit.

Wellness Wednesday was organized at Keilaniemi’s ARC, bringing movement, recovery, and an opportunity to connect with others working in the same building into the workday.

Throughout the day, various stations featured well-being activities organized in collaboration with companies operating within ARC and invited event partners. People could participate according to their own schedules and interests.

The program included yoga, spinning on the helipad, well-being assessments, a dedicated quiet room for recovery, a Red Cross (SPR) station, and other engaging activities.

Well-being in the middle of the workday

Wellness Wednesday demonstrated that well-being can be effectively supported even in the middle of the busy workday. It can be a short guided stretch, a moment to pause, checking in on your stress levels, or trying something completely new amidst the daily routine.

When well-being services and activities are integrated directly into the work environment, participating doesn’t require a separate commute or a big decision. Even a short break interrupts prolonged sitting, refreshes the mind, and serves as a reminder of the importance of recovery.

Shared activities bring a welcome change to the routine

In participant feedback, the day was described as a pleasant break from the usual workday. This was also reflected in the atmosphere: the various stations were busy with participants, and natural connections were formed throughout the event.

The snacks served in the co-working area also provided a great opportunity to explore the shared spaces.

The well-being day was an excellent example of what can be achieved together at ARC. You don’t have to organize everything alone: events can be held around a shared theme on the same day, and companies’ own internal content can complement the overall experience.

Would you like to come and see ARC’s spaces and services for yourself? Contact us, and we will be happy to tell you more.

Highlights from the Wellness Wednesday:

On March 4, 2026, Keilaniemi ARC brought together experts and builders of growth to explore its versatile spaces and discuss a timely question: how do companies build growth when knowledge work is undergoing a transformation and ways of working are changing?

ARC’s renewal started with functions and people

Business Park Manager Teemu Salzwedel and Leasing Manager Ville Tanskanen shared the story behind ARC. The design started from functions and people – that is, how work is actually done in everyday life.

In addition to companies’ own offices, ARC offers shared meeting rooms, team workspaces, and lounge areas to support hybrid work and networking. The space design takes into account different work situations, from moments requiring deep focus to breaks and team days.

Espoo is growing – and Keilaniemi with it

Espoo’s Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Sports and Culture, Mervi Heinaro, spoke about Espoo’s development and the area’s growing appeal. The area is evolving into a modern workplace district that combines new construction, a seaside environment, and excellent transport connections, including international connections. The first residential buildings are currently being developed in the area.

According to Heinaro, Espoo is currently growing rapidly. People move here for education and expertise, and the city’s level of education is exceptionally high. The city’s role is visible in everyday life: high-quality schools and daycare, functional healthcare services, and strong sports and cultural offerings help ensure that skilled professionals thrive and that family life runs smoothly.

Development is also visible in infrastructure and accessibility. Heinaro highlighted road projects and junction improvements that will gradually enhance connections, as well as how seaside Espoo is opening up step by step. The Laguuni opposite Keilaniemi ARC and the surrounding urban waterfront development are concrete examples of this.

For companies, Keilaniemi offers strong foundations for growth: skilled professionals are nearby, and future talent is naturally drawn to the area.

Professional service companies have also relocated from Helsinki to Keilaniemi for a practical reason: clients and partners are often within walking distance.

Helene Auramo – When work changes, everything changes

Helene Auramo, CEO of Listeds, spoke directly: knowledge work is changing so fundamentally that now is the time to act.

Auramo explained that she spends considerable time working on future scenarios. According to her, organisations should move into change as soon as the direction begins to emerge. At the same time, she encouraged aiming for bigger ambitions and choosing a clear niche: “Where could I be the best in the world?” and daring to ask, “What if this could actually work like this?”

Auramo also reminded the audience that change happens in cycles and that it is important to enjoy the journey. One of the most important lessons during transformation, she noted, is knowing your own values and continuously working on them. This helps people navigate both through and around the inevitable waves of change.

To succeed in the transformation of work, knowledge workers need flexibility, proactivity, and an understanding of technology.

In leadership, Auramo sees clear signals: the era of “tough leadership” is returning. She clarified that today, this does not mean authority or command-and-control management. Instead, it refers to clarity and expectations: setting clear goals, giving responsibility, and expecting results.

Artificial intelligence also introduces new risks for knowledge workers. Auramo warned about AI burnout and emphasised that responsibility for one’s work cannot be delegated to algorithms – the ability to make independent decisions must be preserved.

According to Auramo, the true competitive advantage of the future lies in humanity. Empathy, care, and the ability to build genuine communities are qualities that AI cannot replace. AI also does not “care” in the same way humans do.

She reminded the audience why shared workplaces are more important than ever: “In spaces like this, if you have less energy yourself, you can get it from others. At home, you are responsible for your own energy.”

Matti Ristimäki – For whom are we building growth?

Serial entrepreneur Matti Ristimäki (Krosswise, 61N, Forge, Invinite) spoke about building growth in the age of artificial intelligence. According to him, growth starts with spaces, teams, and culture.

Ristimäki described the reality of the ongoing digital transformation using the metaphor of an iceberg: a small group is building today’s technology, while much of the fundamental work behind the transformation remains invisible. He pointed out that the basic skills required for digital transformation are not taught in schools. Capabilities do not appear automatically – organisations must understand and deliberately build them. Success in digital transformation requires recognising this context and building accordingly.

The foundations for growth also come from structures.

“We should build smaller entities so that organisations remain sensitive to change – in a larger monolith, it becomes much harder.”

If you are not part of the change now, others will move ahead.

In the AI era, team dynamics and creativity become even more critical. As routine work shifts to language models, the thinking, energy, and trust between people become the true source of competitive advantage.

Ristimäki also highlighted a leadership challenge: in growth companies, the vision is what people believe in. Organisations need creative teams capable of operating in a changing environment and making decisions based on that vision.

He also warned about the downside of AI models: the more dependent people become on them, the less creative their own thinking may become.

This is why the work environment itself becomes part of the strategy. Spaces must support collaboration, team dynamics, and the way people actually work together. Ristimäki emphasised that office spaces are a strategic choice. In his companies, architects are continuously involved in planning to ensure the spaces truly serve both the business and the people working there.

“Build a good place for people to be. Encourage strong emotional connection between professionals – and think about how to balance humanity with strong growth.”

Ristimäki also highlighted the importance of meaningfulness behind growth. According to him, growth should be built in a way that leaves more positive impact on society than harm, and that gives people the opportunity to learn and develop through their work.

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Keilaniemi ARC has been designed for companies whose vision reaches far into the future.

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Photos from the opening day

The executive-level lunch restaurant Nest, which opened at Keilaniemi ARC, has received a fantastic reception since its opening. Diners from both Keilaniemi ARC and other nearby premises have warmly welcomed Nest. The restaurant’s lunch portions have been perceived as diverse and high-quality. You can choose your lunch from carefully considered dishes, a high-quality buffet, a diverse sushi selection, or a plentiful salad buffet and poke bowls.

A warm lunch experience and diverse selection

Those who have not yet visited Nest are warmly welcomed to explore the offerings. Nest is a warm and thoughtfully designed restaurant concept that offers a much-needed balance amidst the modern workday. You can retreat with your party to a private space partitioned by curtains or enjoy lunch with a sea view.

The restaurant focuses on beautiful, nourishing, tasty, and carefully prepared lunch dishes. Different lunch concepts bring variety and new taste experiences – something new to sample is promised every day.

In addition to lunch, Nest offers a diverse dessert table full of sweet dessert portions, smoothies, and specialty coffees, including cold brew and flavored coffee options. The daily sushi portions, salads, snacks, and coffee selection can also be purchased outside of the restaurant’s opening hours.

Quality and craftsmanship come first

Nest values high-quality raw ingredients. The kitchen selects the best seasonal products and combines them in innovative ways. Craftsmanship is held in high regard, which is why the kitchen prepares food as much as possible from scratch. Special mention goes to the restaurant’s own sushi chef, thanks to whom the sushi lunch has proven to be a great success!

The restaurant aims to continue serving its customers in the best possible way and is happy to receive feedback to develop its operations. Feedback can be sent via email to nest@nest-restaurant.fi.

Read more about Nest and its lunch options.

Something new is emerging in the heart of Keilaniemi’s ARC: a warm and thoughtfully built restaurant experience designed for comfort and connection. Nest is a layered and relaxed place for food and encounters, offering balance in the middle of a modern workday.

The restaurant’s name and logo stem from the idea of warmth, safety, and care – exactly what we want to offer our guests. Dining at Nest is not just a quick break, but a moment filled with joyful encounters, recharging, and the pleasure of good food.
Nest serves beautiful, nourishing, flavorful, and carefully prepared lunch dishes. Different lunch concepts bring variety and new taste experiences – something new to enjoy every day. We focus on high-quality ingredients, select the best seasonal products, and combine them in innovative ways. We greatly value craftsmanship, which is why our kitchen prepares as much as possible from scratch.
Right now, we’re hard at work preparing, and we can’t wait to open the restaurant and meet all of you at ARC!

With warmth and enthusiasm,
Nest

ARC is an office campus of thousands of possibilities, where dreams and deeds have always loomed large. In autumn 2024, we created an asphalt painting that brings ARC’s big thinking to life in a spectacular way, redefining the conventions of commercial real estate marketing.

At the heart of the “Do bigger things” painting on ARC’s helipad lies a vision of ambition, fresh ideas, and eternal optimism. “Do bigger things” is not just a slogan, but an attitude and philosophy that defines ARC, encouraging everyone to think bigger and achieve greater things.

The “Do bigger things” painting was created in collaboration with marketing agency Avidly and painter Jesse Pasanen. The aim was to visualize ARC’s customer promise in an insightful way, to highlight its unique history as a former Nokia house, and to mark its location on the shores of Keilaniemi in a striking fashion.

Watch the Making of video of the painting and discover the thousands of possibilities ARC has to offer!

A landmark in Keilaniemi, the former Nokia headquarters, is awakening to a new life. ARC, an office campus of a thousand possibilities, is now opening its doors to all companies. Before this momentous occasion, the glass and steel structure and its surroundings will be renewed. The design and refurbishment work will be completed in phases between 2025 and 2026.

“The refurbishment project respects the building’s unique history and architecture,” says Teemu Salzwedel, Newsec’s Business Park Manager. “The goal is to create a modern and comfortable work environment that serves the needs of its users. The design and implementation emphasize comfort and functionality.”

The revamp extends from parking services to the building’s breathtaking rooftop terrace and garden area. Restaurant and meeting services are important at ARC. Traditional service models are complemented by lounge bar services and high-quality lobby services. In addition, tenants are offered versatile shared spaces that can be used for meetings, collaboration, and recreation. The refurbishment will create a modern, diverse, stylish, and insightful work environment where people enjoy spending time together.

Timeless Design

Franz Design, a design agency specializing in interior architecture, is responsible for the design of ARC’s refurbishment. The smooth cooperation has been based on mutual trust, and clear communication about the project’s goals.

The refurbishment project of this iconic building is a dream job for the designers.

“Projects that evoke emotions are great projects – even with the risk of criticism,” laughs Markus Viiperi, CEO of Franz.

Franz has utilized concept workshops in the design process, where they have considered the nature of the property and the development of Keilaniemi. The goal is to create an elegant look that stands the test of time.

The visual design of the spaces is based on ARC’s characteristic features: glass and steel. The building holds a unique place in the Finnish business world, and its dignity and history are cherished.

“We don’t want to play around with trends,” Viiperi describes. “ARC has a wonderful diversity of light, reflections, and refractions. We want to emphasize these elements and create a spatial experience that feels natural and authentic.”

Space that Serves its Users

Creating a functional and comfortable work environment is a key goal of ARC’s refurbishment. The spaces and services at the office are designed to make people’s everyday lives easier and more enjoyable.

“Space must serve its users,” says Viiperi. “We want the space to promote well-being, whether it’s related to functionality or visual appeal. All of this is materialized in ARC.”

Alongside user experience, sustainability is visible throughout ARC’s service chain.

“We use 100% renewable energy and are constantly taking measures to improve energy efficiency,” says Ville Tanskanen, Leasing Manager at Newsec. “The BREEAM In-use Excellent environmental certificate awarded to the property demonstrates our commitment to responsible property management.”

ARC Invites Companies to Create the Future

ARC’s spaces are suitable for both quality-conscious “headquarters-level” companies and startups.

Companies of all sizes are now concerned thinking about ways to attract employees accustomed to remote work to return to the office – after all, work is also about collaboration, where the office brings together people and ideas and fuels the creation of new things.

“We hope that ARC will be a place where people want to come,” says Tanskanen. “This way, we support the strategic goals of our tenants and help them create a better company culture. Our goal is to create a work environment that supports companies’ success and helps them attract the best talent.”

Teemu Salzwedel agrees.

“There’s no point in having great spaces if no one uses them. The most important thing is that the user of the space is happy with it. ARC is a place where services, functionality, and visual appeal meet in a unique way.”

The Nokia building, completed in 1997, was once regarded as the office building of the new generation, and its aim was to promote interaction and creative thinking in an unprecedented way.

Iconic Nokia became the world’s leading mobile phone company in the 1990s, when mobile phones became more common around the world at an incredible pace. Nokia broke many records at the turn of the millennium: it was the number one in the mobile phone market and in the peak year 2000, the company’s market value was as high as EUR 223 billion.

The architectural competition for Nokia’s new headquarters was held in 1983. The winner of the competition was Helin & Siitonen Oy. The plan differed from the Finnish tradition of architecture, where the space is dominated by a white central hall. Instead, the Nokia building combines steel, glass and wood to create impressive premises that are sure to be remembered by everyone who visits them.

The construction of the head office began in 1995 and was completed in 1997. Nokia moved to the new headquarters in Keilaniemi from its office, which was located on Esplanadi in Helsinki at the time.

Openness, interaction, creative thinking

The Nokia building was designed with an aim to create an interactive and creative working environment. This was achieved by developing flexible spaces that are suitable for both individual and group work. Openness and visibility between spaces promoted communication and encounters, which, in turn, generated new ideas. The seven floors of the building offered a total of 38,300 square metres of working space.

In 2009, the Nokia building employed approximately 2,300 people from around 50 countries. The building was one of the most international locations in Finland at the time.

ARC’s history as the former Nokia building makes it a unique office campus. However, the basic idea of the building has remained the same: ARC inspires and surprises, develops itself and other, unites and dares. It is a place where new things are being built boldly.