U 14

happy. playful. offensive. colorful.
HOTEL
Helsinki
PHOTO: STUDIO TOMI PARKKONEN OY

The boutique hotel U14 is located in the busy city center. The Baltic Sea is only a few walking minutes away. Where there used to be a sad looking office building with a grey facade, joy for life rules now.

The interior is offensively playful: happy design, animals everywhere, as prints on the pillows and wallpapers or as sculptures, a potpourri of colors, art on the walls.

Where cars used to park in the garage, guests now check in at the reception and afterwards get loads of comfort, a first-rate restaurant also suited for vegetarians, a well-stocked bar and a lobby that is great for a meeting.

Take a seat in the yellow chair in the lobby and observe the “A Million Times” clock – with its 120 faces it feels rather hypnotizing

Architecture & Interior Design

Kurt Simberg, Jaakko Puro Oy

Design

Adora, Projektisisustus WM, Omersa

U 14

Unioninkatu 14, Helsinki