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Where is the Cable Factory and how do you get there? The Cable Factory is situated in the Ruoholahti district of Helsinki next to the water where the bridge crosses to the island of Lauttasaari. The address is Tallberginkatu 1. A tram stop is located right outside (Tram 8), and the Ruoholahti metro station is a 700-metre walk. All T-buses to Espoo pass the Cable Factory along Porkkalankatu street, as do bus numbers 20, 21V, 65A and 66A. I want to come and see the Cable Factory. When can I come, and what can I see? The Cable Factory is open all day from morning to night. The art galleries can be accessed from the B, C, D and E entrances, while the three museums can be accessed from the G entrance. The café-restaurant Hima & Sali can be found through entrance C and is open daily. The info/shop in C1 can help you find what you are looking for. How do I find “E4”, for example? The letter refers to the entrance or staircase and the number refers to which floor it is on. E4 can be found on the 4th floor of the E-staircase. Is the building accessible for persons with reduced mobility? The main entrance has a ramp that provides access to info/shop, Merikaapelihalli, the Cable Gallery, the restaurant and Puristamo. A ramp is also located by the door to the museums. Pannuhalli and Turbiinisali can be accessed without impediment from outdoors. Valssaamo and Zodiak can be accessed by wheelchair using the elevator in Staircase B. The Cable Factory has several large elevators and several wheelchair accessible toilets. Why is it called the Cable Factory? The building originally housed Suomen Kaapelitehdas (the Finnish Cable Factory), which manufactured telegraph, electricity and telephone lines from 1942 to 1985. When production ceased, the owner of the factory Nokia Oy began leasing out the facilities to artists. In 1991 the building transferred to the City of Helsinki, which then established the company Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo to administer the property. Who uses the Cable Factory? The facilities are rented out to around 250 artists, bands, schools, theatres, organisations, companies and museums, such as the Adult Education Centre, Zodiak – Centre for New Dance and tv/radio station The Voice. If I want to organise and event or exhibition at the Cable Factory, what do I have to do? Raine Heikkinen is the event co-ordinator responsible for renting the facilities, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Marketing, catering and other activities are the responsibility are the responsibility of the person or organisation renting the facilities. If I want to rent work, practice or performance space on a long-term basis, what do I have to do? The long-term facilities are fully booked, but they do become available from time to time. Please contact Soile Kuusela for details, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Can I perform a job apprenticeship at the Cable Factory? The Cable Factory office itself does not recruit helpers, but you should enquire from the companies and organisation renting facilities here. You can find their contact information here. Who owns the Cable Factory? The building is owned by Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo, which in turn is owned by the City of Helsinki. The company is responsible for renting, maintaining and developing the facilities. Who pays to keep the Cable Factory running? The Cable Factory is self-funded. The income from rents in 2008 amounted to approximately 3.7 million euros. Most of the facilities are rented at a price that corresponds to actual maintenance costs. To collect funds for major repairs, some of the facilities are rented at market value to companies in the creative sector. What is Trans Europe Halles? TransEuropeHalles is a European network of 49 independent culture centres in 25 countries. The network provides a stimulating platform for exchange, support and co-operation between its members. Other members in Finland include Korjaamo and Verkatehdas. Further information: www.teh.net Key figures: 53,000 m2 317,000 m3 7,500 m2 of hallways, lobbies and staircases 6-9 floors 1,988 windows 11 elevators |
