Finland 100

Finland became an independent state on 6 December 1917. The newly born state was willed into being by the Finns after a long struggle. In spite of hard times, the Finnish people have for almost a hundred years engaged in the building of their country and making decisions together. (1)

There is a campaign in Norway to gift a mountain to Finland for an anniversary gift (2). Here is a chance for the Danish to make a Lego set for their friendly neighbour. Humble country that does not have splendid skyline of New York (3), or a cool opera house of Sydney (4), could still be a worthy theme for a Lego set.

Set of five Finland's landmark buildings to celebrate Finland’s centenary. 

1. Olympic stadium
   • Finished 1938
   • Architects Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti
   • Currently under renovation for the centenary celebrations
2. Futuro house
   • Built between late 1960s and early 1970s
   • Architect Matti Suuronen
   • Made from fiberglass-reinforced polyester plastic
3. ​Näsinneula
   • ​​Finished 1971
   • Architect Pekka Ilveskoski
   • Tallest free-standing structure in Finland
4. ​Helsinki railway station
   • ​​Finished 1919
   • Architect Eliel Saarinen
   • Chosen as one of the world's most beautiful railway stations by BBC in 2013.
5. High rise blocks, Tapiola
   • ​​Finished between 1959 and 1961
   • Architect Viljo Revell
   • Landmark of Tapiola garden city