Finland's first residence built specifically for a president came into use in 1993. Raili and Reima Pietilä designed it after an architectural competition with 203 entries. The state acquired the 2.8-hectare site in 1983, and construction began in 1989. Granite, glass and copper sheet form the facades, while the interiors were conceived as a whole, including furniture and tableware.
The building contains private living quarters, state reception rooms, offices and meeting facilities. Works by Finnish artists include reliefs, ceramics and tapestries. Access is restricted to official use, and the residence is not open to the public.
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