Architectural competition for the new Allas Pool launches

Allas Pool, located in the heart of Helsinki, is set to expand and undergo renewal as part of the South Harbour development project. Plans include an expanded sauna world and pool area, a brand-new indoor bathing area, and versatile concert and conference spaces for year-round events.

Nordic Urban Oy is organizing an international invitational architectural competition for the new Allas Pool sea spa in collaboration with the City of Helsinki, the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA), and the Finnish Association of Landscape Architects (MARK). The competition launches on November 16, 2026. Competitors will submit their proposals in March 2027, and the winner is expected to be announced in May 2027.

The new building will be situated right next to the Market Square (Kauppatori), on the site of the current Allas Pool, which was originally built as a temporary structure.

“Through an international architectural competition, we will ensure that the new Allas Pool blends seamlessly into Helsinki’s iconic maritime landscape,” says Raoul Grünstein, CEO of Nordic Urban.

Once the competition proposals are submitted in March, we will host an event for our stakeholders, offering the community an opportunity to hear more about and discuss the entries. We will share further details closer to the date.