Hima-articles

An apartment as seen from the kitchen, with kitchen surfaces and windows visible.

Sustainable solutions preserved in renovations: 1970s apartment layouts still work

21.10.2025 15:45

Heka location Palovartijantie 6 in Tapulikaupunki is undergoing a complete transformation in its renovation. Although many things are being refurbished, there is no need to change the functional layouts of the 1970s era apartments.

Sari Lindfors sits on the couch with Maisa, the dog, in her lap.

A barking dog can put neighbourliness to the test – separation anxiety-ridden dog Aida found a new home next door

Pets are welcome at Heka! Pets and neighbours usually enjoy a problem-free coexistence, and any difficult situations are resolved together. For Aida the dog, the solution was to move next door.

Heka’s Resident of the Year: “This is worry-free living”

Heka’s Resident of the Year was announced on 21 November at the ‘Ilta Hekan kanssa’ (‘Evening with Heka’) event. Anne Vuori has been living at Heka’s Torpparinmäki location for twenty years and would prefer it if tenants did not have to defend their form of housing.

A new block of houses with glazed balconies.

New senior apartments in North Helsinki – here is how the apartments take accessibility into account 

Three new apartment buildings intended for seniors have been completed in Ylä-Malmi, Helsinki. This senior location has its own special characteristics to make residents’ life easier.

A smiling woman holding a smiling baby.

Life in the century-old church block – see what kinds of decoration solutions residents have come up with   

The Puu-Käpylä district of Helsinki is home to distinctive apartments. The buildings were renovated in 2018, but the residents have an understanding attitude towards the features of the old apartments.

Return to the club room

The club room at Palkkatilankatu 1 in Länsi-Pasila was redecorated into a cosy lounge area around seven years ago. After having been closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the room is now back in active use.