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Kruunumakasiini: A Neoclassical Landmark in Oulu
Explore the historic Kruunumakasiini in Oulu, a neoclassical building with a rich past, now serving as a unique office and event space.
The Kruunumakasiini, a former state granary in Oulu's Myllytulli district, is a neoclassical building designed in 1841 by Anders Fredrik Granstedt and completed in 1847. Originally used for grain storage, it has served various purposes over the years and now functions as office and event space.
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Puusepänkatu 6, Oulu, 90130, FI
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Getting There
Walking
Kruunumakasiini is located in the Myllytulli district, a short walk from Oulu city center. From the Oulu Market Square, walk northeast along Hallituskatu, then turn left onto Puusepänkatu. The Kruunumakasiini will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.
Public Transport
Several bus lines stop near Kruunumakasiini. From the city center, take any bus that stops at the 'Myllytulli' stop. From there, it's a short walk to Puusepänkatu 6. A single ticket costs approximately €3.30 and is valid for 90 minutes. Tickets can be purchased via the OSL app, from R-kioski vendors, or with cash on the bus.
Driving
If driving, navigate to Puusepänkatu 6, Oulu. Parking is available in the surrounding streets, but it is subject to a charge on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 16:00. Parking fees vary depending on the zone. You can pay with cash, debit/credit cards, or mobile payment applications. Nearby parking garages include P-Scandic Oulu Station (Mäkelininkatu 7) and P-Victoria (Linnankatu 33), with hourly rates around €1.60-€3.10 and daily rates around €15-€16.
Local tips
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Take a walk around the building to admire its neoclassical architecture and historical details.
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Visit during daylight hours to best appreciate the building's exterior.
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Combine your visit with a trip to nearby attractions like the Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Tietomaa.
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Kruunumakasiini, located at Puusepänkatu 6 in Oulu, is a historic building with a rich past. Designed by architect Anders Fredrik Granstedt, the granary was completed in 1847 and represents neoclassical architecture.
Originally, the Kruunumakasiini served as a state-administered warehouse for grain and other foodstuffs collected as tax. Over the years, it has been repurposed to serve as a timber warehouse for Oulu's woodworking industry, a waste paper storage, and even a wartime food storage.
In the early 1990s, the building was renovated and transformed into restaurant, meeting, office, and event spaces by the Oulu Construction Engineers' Association. Today, it houses offices, including UKI Architects, who moved into the premises in 2008. The building also contains a CAVE simulation studio used in the VALO® design method developed by UKI Architects.
While visitors can't go inside the Kruunumakasiini, its exterior is worth seeing. The old wooden building stands out among the surrounding modern apartment buildings, offering a glimpse into Oulu's past.
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