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Shopping centre A Blanc leasable premises

Shopping centre A Blanc offers a unique setting for businesses as the renovation of the building was completed in May 2021. Explore the leasable premises of the centre.
Ostoskeskus A Blanc
Freshly renovated shopping centre A Blanc. Image: Aalto University / Wellu Hämäläinen.

The renovation of the building previously known as Otaniemi’s shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, began in March 2020 and was completed in May 2021. The building was renovated to serve diverse business operations and the building services technology was renewed.

A Blanc is an interesting and attractive meeting place. With its restaurants, stores and office space it offers local services that support everyday life. A Blanc currently houses health services, a café, a hairdresser and a costume rental store, among others.

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A Blanc is located in the centre of the campuis. Image: Aalto University / Anders Portman.

Unique destination with central location

A Blanc offers a unique setting for businesses. The premises of the building, designed by Alvar Aalto, were renovated into versatile retail and office spaces, respecting the historic value of the building. Two retail premises on the first floor and an office space on the second floor of the building are still available for lease.

In front A Blanc, Alvarinaukio spreads out with its grass fields and the lime tree alley leading to the Undergraduate Centre. Aalto University's main building, Dipoli, is located just behind the centre. Buses and, in the future, Jokeri Light Rail run in front of A Blanc, and the Aalto University metro station is just a couple minutes’ walk away.

The renovation began in March 2020 and was completed in May 2021. The building was renovated to serve diverse business operations and the building services technology was renewed. At the same time, a large terrace area with customer seats was created in front of the centre. The facade was also renovated and restored.

Näkymä A Blancilta amfiteatterille
Image: Aalto University / Anders Portman.

Building data

  • Address: Otakaari 27, Espoo
  • Year of construction: 1961
  • Size: approx. 2000 sqm
  • Floors: 2
  • Elevators: 0

Renovation project data

  • Builder: Otaniemen Liikekeskus Oy
  • Main contractor: Pakrak Oy
  • Main designer: Arkkitehdit Q4 Oy
  • Schedule of the renovation: March 2020 – May 2021

Available premises

  • First floor
    • Retail space approx. 131 sqm with a terrace is suitable for bar or café use, it does not allow a cooking kitchen
    • Two-storey retail space approx. 195 sqm is suitable as a shop, specialty store, workshop or café
  • Second floor
    • Office space approx. 109 sqm

Get in touch

Ask for more information and schedule a visit!

Sini Seppälä
Leasing Manager
Aalto University Campus & Real Estate
[email protected]
+358 50 466 5034

A Blanc

Renewed shopping centre A Blanc on the edge of Alvarinaukio is the second service concentration on the campus. A Blanc offers local services to support everyday life, as well as meeting places with restaurants, stores and office space.

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