The Lasipalatsi Film and Media Centre has received grants from the
Urban Pilot project of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The Centre's early work, from 1998 through 2000, was partly funded by
the ERDF.
The aim of the Film and Media Centre is to be a showcase for the
information society and develop its own easily accessed service
concepts for the daily needs of the information age. Lasipalatsi is
also a meeting point and a modern market place in the heart of
Helsinki. During its first year, Lasipalatsi's customers numbered more
than two million and it scored some 1,2 million hits on its web page.
The City of Helsinki owns the Lasipalatsi Media Centre Ltd and
Eunet Finland is its partner, having made possible the data
communication links offered at the Centre.
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Lasipalatsi is located in the heart of Helsinki, within easy reach of
many modes of transport. Most of the city's trams and buses pass by
Lasipalatsi and the nearest metro station is conveniently reached
through a pedestrian tunnel. Lasipalatsi lies between the main railway
station and the bus station. Plenty of parking space is available at
the Forum parking hall.
Mannerheimintie 22-24
00100 Helsinki, Finland
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In different parts of Lasipalatsi, there are computers to serve
the needs of the public. Visitors can surf the web and read e-mail in
the Kirjakaapeli library as well as in the Kompassi and Luckan
information points.
At the Kirjakaapeli library patrons can use word processing,
spreadsheet and other office tools. The library also offers use of
state-of-the-art image processing as well as flatbed and film scanners.
At the Skenet Café you can surf the net over a cup of coffee or a
drink in a non-smoking environment. At the Mbar you can access the web
for a small fee.
In addition to this, you can also surf the net and read e-mail at the www-kiosks scattered around the building.
Our own open wireless wlan access point is open through out the building.
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Lasipalatsi Film and Media Centre |
Within the walls of this Functionalist palace, which was renovated
in 1998, there is room for a lot of urban culture presented in an
approachable way.
Lasipalatsi brings the services of modern technology and IT close
to people. In Lasipalatsi you will find free access to the Internet,
web services and information about culture and society. European
cinema, changing exhibitions, city studios and many kinds of cultural
events have found a home in Lasipalatsi.
Lasipalatsi is also a shopping centre for the multimedia business
and a European meeting point with its cafés, restaurant and library.
Within its walls there are more than 20 companies and associations.
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