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New ways of working and employee well-being are driving a boom in office space transformations

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was anticipated that offices would die and that we would fully shift to remote work. However, shared workspace exp…

How to lead energy and fight fatigue – practical tips for people managers

Every people manager should be aware of where they stand in terms of power – for themselves and for their teams.

Cinia chose Technopolis in Oulu – functional cooperation between broker and office space provider requires flexibility

Cinia Oy will move its Oulu office to Technopolis Kontinkangas in the spring. Cinia, which provides secure high-availability data network, cyber security and so…

KeyPlants moves in with their first choice Technopolis Ullevi

One of Sweden's leading suppliers of production facilities, KeyPlants, is now moving into its newly renovated premises at Technopolis Ullevi in Gothenburg. Like…

Secure storage space in the workplace – Technopolis responds to a growing service demand

In its 2022 study of office rental services, the consultancy firm Verona Growth identified renting storage space to company employees as an interesting service …

From Gårda to Ullevi – Technopolis changes the name of its campus in Gothenburg

Technopolis changes the name of its campus in Gothenburg. What used to be called Gårda will now be Technopolis Ullevi. The reason for the name change is the amb…

Technopolis has appointed Risto Kivisilta to the new role of Chief Technology Officer in its Group Management Team

Technopolis Holding Plc has appointed Risto Kivisilta as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Group Management Team (GMT) as of 1 January 2023. Prio…

The office remains at the center, but its purpose must be defined together

The post-pandemic era has caused confusion among the management and employees of organizations. When the purpose of the office has changed, it is time to talk a…

Technopolis expands its range of services in Kista – with dog daycare

As Sweden has returned to normal after the pandemic over the past year, many are left with a new family member – a dog. A member who is not always welcome in th…

What drives people to the office – fear of the boss, fear of missing out or something else entirely?

The place of work can and should be a topic of discussion because it plays a key role in the well-being of every one of us in working life, writes Karri Hautane…

Technopolis Fornebu is making listed buildings greener

The old, protected airport building at Fornebu is currently filled with modern office spaces that adapt to the users' needs. With this in mind, Technopolis had …

Kasvu Open: Technopolis’ meeting rooms facilitate many kinds of gatherings

Kasvu Open specializes in growth sparring for businesses. It offers free sparring services to entrepreneurs through sparring programs and at business events. Te…

How to make the most of the office during the quieter holiday season

It’s a known fact that many office workers try to take some time off work in the days between Christmas and Epiphany. This often means that offices are less bus…

Technopolis increases its focus on sustainability and launches a new HUB in Kista

Technopolis is now launching a new sustainable office HUB, developed almost entirely from recycled materials from Technopolis Kista campus in Stockholm. The nea…

The number of Technopolis’ environmental certificates has almost doubled – 85 percent of the building portfolio has been certified

Environmental certificates are tangible evidence of Technopolis’ strong investments in reaching its environmental targets. In December 2022, 85 percent of Techn…

Technopolis and ARE to extend partnership – ARE provides facility services for over sixty properties

The shared workspace expert Technopolis and building services company ARE have agreed to further extend their partnership to cover the maintenance and facility …

Meeting rooms are now bustling – the demand at Technopolis’ campuses has risen back to the pre-pandemic level

The data about the use of office spaces reveals that after a long period of remote work, people yearn to meet others at the office during the workday. In the en…

The cleanliness of the office space affects the well-being and efficiency of the employees

Cleanliness plays an essential part in the comfort of the office, and it also affects the well-being of employees.

LumenRadio moves into Technopolis Gårda in Gothenburg

After undergoing transformative workspace adjustments, the Swedish tech company LumenRadio has finally completed its move to the Technopolis Gårda campus in Got…

BioSort is revolutionizing the aquaculture industry at Technopolis offices

BioSort is revolutionizing the Norwegian aquaculture industry with innovative AI technology in the building that formerly served as an airport, now consisting o…

Half-eaten bun is bigger than its size

What is the essence of sustainability in 2020s?

Functional and attractive office space is created by involving the employees

When the employees are happy and have workspaces that support their different working needs, they are also more efficient and it increases their commitment to t…

10 tips for energy efficiency in your office space

You can influence your own and the building's energy consumption by paying attention to the activities in your office space.

The new landmark of Ülemiste City is a fountain inspired by the “Ülemiste Girl”.

An umbrella-shaped fountain, created by blacksmith artists Risto Tali and Rainer Kaasik-Aaslav, was opened today in Ülemiste City. The fountain inspired by Von …

Technopolis Kista campus is being renewed to meet the customer needs even better

Technopolis Kista in Stockholm is being renovated to meet the needs of its customers even better than before. The campus common area will be modernized and in l…

Technopolis offers new HUB in Gothenburg

Technopolis Gårda in Gothenburg is taking the next step towards being the most flexible landlord. With the new HUB, Technopolis Gårda offers its customers a new…

OmniMod moved into Technopolis – Fornebu is in many ways already a tech-hub

At the end of June this year, the Norwegian tech start-up OmniMod moved into the new offices at Technopolis Fornebu in Oslo. The last year has been eventful for…

Office spaces are now being adapted to meet the needs of hybrid work – Unikie updated its office at Technopolis Hermia in Tampere

Technology company Unikie renovated its office space located in Technopolis Hermia in Tampere, Finland, over the summer to better meet the needs of the company’…

Ülemiste City cafés and restaurants forgo single-use packaging

Catering service providers in Ülemiste City have decided as one to forgo single-use packaging and will instead be utilising reusable containers for takeaways. T…

Technopolis welcomes four new customers in Helsinki – Ruoholahti area attracts companies

Technopolis has signed lease agreements with four new customers for Technopolis Ruoholahti, located in Salmisaari, Helsinki. The new tenants include Geomatikk F…

Technopolis boosts its energy-saving measures and encourages its customers to save energy

The shared workspace expert Technopolis boosts its long-term energy efficiency work with the aim of further reducing its energy consumption during the coming fa…

Lithuanian Post signed an office lease agreement with Technopolis

Lithuanian Post has signed a ten-year lease agreement with the shared workspace expert Technopolis. The employees will move to the new location, Technopolis Oza…

“Technopolis is all about people”

Technopolis’ 16 campuses host 1,500 companies and 45,000 employees in six countries within Europe and altogether there are around 200 employees at Technopolis.

Technopolis and VTT agreed on expanding premises in Otaniemi, Finland – the new building will be completed in 2025

The shared workspace expert Technopolis is expanding the premises currently used by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in Otaniemi, Espoo. The expansion o…

“Technopolis is adaptable, flexible and listens to the customers’ needs”

Technopolis was founded in Oulu in 1982 and for the first two decades, operated only in Oulu. Today Technopolis has campuses in six countries: Finland, Estonia,…

Technopolis looks into the past and future as it celebrates 40 years of adaptable workspaces

Technopolis, the leading workspace expert in Northern Europe, was founded exactly 40 years ago today in 1982 in Oulu, Finland. With the 40-year perspective of r…

The 4 elements of mental recovery: Quieting a buzzing brain after the workday

What is recovery, and how can we practically make it happen?

Technopolis Fornebu: The ultimate gateway to the Oslo region

The unexpected pandemic affected most aspects of life, and even the post-covid office landscape has changed. This calls for flexible, bespoke, and perfectly sca…

Get to know the shared workspace expert Technopolis

In 2022 Technopolis celebrates its 40th anniversary. Here are some basic numbers about us so you can get to know the shared workspace expert Technopolis better!

Providing dream office spaces for 40 years

Technopolis was founded in Oulu back in 1982. Over the past 40 years, many things have changed and evolved both globally and at Technopolis itself, but the basi…

Imagine your best workspace – we’ll adapt

Close your eyes and vision: what does your dream office look like? What do you need to succeed in your work, collaborate with others and relax when needed? Adap…

DIN Hiili restaurant at Technopolis Ruoholahti makes it easy to make sustainable choices

Compass Group has been providing restaurant services at Technopolis Ruoholahti since 1.8.2022. Restaurant Hiili and its new DIN concept help customers make sust…

New interior design concept aimed at getting Norwegian employees back to the office

A comfortable and functional office space is essential for having an efficient and pleasant day at work. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic led the shared…

Workspaces are now being transformed rapidly to meet the requirements of hybrid work

Employers are now upgrading their workspaces to meet the requirements of hybrid work. Employees expect offices to have the same level of comfort that they have …

The 90-second rule to shift your emotions – how to banish negative feelings and create more positive ones

Everyone has emotions. It’s a natural part of being human. Each day our emotions shift and change as we navigate work and life. But did you know there’s a simpl…

What’s a healthy level of perfectionism?

Dr Veronica Azua, organisational psychologist, specialised in self-criticism and performance, tells her views on the healthy level of perfectionism and how to k…

Next year 50% of the electricity consumed in Technopolis Lithuania buildings will come from solar energy

Technopolis, which operates the largest office campus in Lithuania, will significantly expand the use of solar energy for buildings from March 2023, when solar …

The office, a key space for dialogue

Although it has become widespread since the Covid pandemic, remote working is not without impact on companies, particularly on their productivity. More than eve…

Campus services meet the needs of the hybrid era

Concept Manager Salla Brunou writes about the importance of campus services to the customers in the hybrid era.

The Future of Work

A couple of years ago, thanks to COVID-19, remote work turned into a prevailing trend overnight. As soon as the first difficulties were cleared, it was recogniz…

Technopolis uses now 100 % renewable electricity on all its campuses

The shared workspace expert Technopolis has committed to using carbon-neutral energy in all its buildings by 2030. From the beginning of 2022, all of Technopoli…

Polestar and HP move into Technopolis Fornebu

Polestar and HP Norway have signed a five-year lease for office spaces with Technopolis in Oslo.

Staying sharp into old age: Preventing cognitive decline and why we need failure for better brain health

Tommy Wood, a medical doctor with a PhD in physiology in neuroscience, tells the top tips to keep your brain and body healthy into old age.

Adaptable workspaces for human needs

Like humans, each company has their own needs – and as either one evolves, we adapt to the changing needs as well. Because adaptability is in our nature.

Technopolis invests over SEK 100 million in its new Kista campus

After acquiring Kista Front in Stockholm, Sweden, last year, Technopolis is now making an investment of over SEK 100 million and begins to conceptualize and def…

How to lead customer satisfaction? Case cleaning services

The value of Technopolis' cleaning service has grown tremendously in the eyes of our customers. What are the reasons?

The hidden happiness in goal pursuit

The hidden happiness in goal pursuit – what I learned about happiness, status, and emotions from winning the Olympics.

Technopolis signs Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and commits to reducing carbon emissions in construction and new renovations

Technopolis has signed World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and pledges to tackle the whole life carbon emissions and …

Technopolis Workplace Talks: The changing nature of work

Hertta Vuorenmaa is a Research Director specialized in the changing nature of work and the implications for people management at Aalto University.

Technopolis utilizes analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize energy use in Finland

Technopolis is pursuing its goal of carbon-neutral energy use in its properties by 2030. The company has introduced the EnerKey system for energy and sustainabi…

Three ideas for using physical activity to boost your cognitive performance

Did you know that boosting your cognitive function is not just about training and mindset? Physical fitness plays a huge part in cognitive fitness. But specific…

Selection of the best moments of 2021

We selected the best moments of this interesting year. Choose your favourite episode, put your headphones on and enjoy!

Technopolis Lithuania uses novel artificial intelligence for building maintenance

Technopolis, which manages the largest office campus in Lithuania, is testing the capabilities of artificial intelligence in the Delta building – the ventilatio…

Services that adapt to your needs

The future of work has shifted into being hybrid and companies are currently considering how the premises will serve the company’s changing needs. A flexible an…

Apollonia: Technopolis provides meeting services that adapt to our needs

The Finnish Dental Society Apollonia provides dental further education, organizes courses, and lectures in dentistry and sponsors dental research. Technopolis p…

Space can serve as a tool in the new working culture

An attractive work environment, flexible premises, a functional corporate culture, and clear practices improve efficiency and promote success.

Technopolis’ concrete actions help customers transition to a more sustainable future

The real estate sector is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. Workspace expert Technopolis has been incorporating sustainability in the workplac…

Building resilience is a skill and a team sport – two common myths around resilience

The psychological demands placed upon Formula 1 drivers are remarkable. In this article we discuss resilience on two levels – the individual and her environment…

Digitalization changed customer experience

Technology changes the way we function. It affects how we communicate, search for information, and how we make use of the products and services offered by vario…

These will be the five trends of the office after Covid-19

Technopolis believes that a revolution driven by the employees will take place at the workplace after the pandemic. Employees are looking forward to returning t…

Technopolis HUB small office concept will spread throughout the campus

Finnish real estate development and management group Technopolis is expanding its small office concept in its buildings in Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Norwa…

Flexible Technopolis HUB small office areas create work communities for the new era of work

Modern work requires unparalleled flexibility from employers. Even though employers’ need for office space may change, companies might not want to commit to lon…

Technopolis Beta building will adapt to a wide range of business needs after its reconstruction

As the buildings developed by Technopolis Lithuania, which manages the largest office campus in the country, are almost fully occupied, all future clients are b…

Make yourself at home in the office

Home offices are partly left behind as there is a bit by bit return to the office and a reunion with colleagues after the summer. A safe and comfortable return …

Technopolis acquires campus in Stockholm, significantly strengthening position in the Nordics

Technopolis has completed the acquisition of a campus in Stockholm. Customers in Sweden’s capital can expect adaptable and sustainable workspace solutions that …

UMA Workspace to sell its operations in Estonia and Lithuania

UMA Workspace has reached an agreement with Workland Estonia OÜ, an Estonian workspace provider, to sell its operations in Estonia and Lithuania (UMA Maakri (EE…

40% of the companies have developed the post-pandemic work model plans, states the survey of Technopolis Lithuania clients

Almost 3 out of 4 decision makers are not worried about the changes in workspaces, and 40% of respondents have developed the post-pandemic plans. This was revea…

Technopolis and Soupster join forces in unique restaurant collaboration – Soupster to develop Estonia’s biggest restaurant

Culinary experiences for employees will be a pivotal factor in attracting employees back to the office after Covid. Technopolis and Soupster aim to make lunch t…

Technopolis acquires campus in Stockholm, divests campus in St. Petersburg

Technopolis, the expert in shared workspace in Europe, is strengthening its position in the Nordics by acquiring a campus in Stockholm. At the same time, Techno…

The Desk worker’s top tips for preventing neck and backpain

Most of us experience an episode of backpain during our lives. Since the 1990’s it has been one of the most expensive physical conditions and between 1990 and 2…

The Head of Technopolis Lithuania to Change

The management change of Technopolis, the largest office campus in Lithuania, will take effect as of June 1. The interim Business Unit Director of Technopolis O…

Does your office help you work more efficiently?

We always work somewhere. With the help of science, our understanding of the effects of physical spaces on our thinking keeps growing. In addition, the pandemic…

Leading energy and navigating fatigue – how to power up after a year of remote work?

What powers you as a team and as individuals? Whatever this power source is: is it available, is it effective, or do you need to create new power sources? Right…

UMA Workspace to close down its operations in Norway

UMA Workspace  has decided to close down its operations in Oslo, Norway.

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Technopolis Workplace Talks: The workplace powering human performance

The loss of cohesion and deep connection to others felt by many remote workers has turned our attention to the meaning of office. Many find that being away from…

How corporate wellbeing has changed in the last ten years – and 5 tips for a healthy organization

10 years ago, I started working with corporate wellbeing and co-founded a company with a mission to solve the problem of workplace productivity in knowledge wor…

Sebastian Koldéus to join the Technopolis Group Management Team

Mr. Sebastian Koldéus, Managing Director at Kildare Partners, will join the Technopolis Group Management Team (GMT) as Chief Strategy Officer as of 12th of Apri…

Traffic changes in Ülemiste City 12.04-30.06

The routs of the busses 7, 15, 45, 49 and 65 will change, temporary stops are added.

UMA Workspace to sell its operations in Finland

UMA Workspace in Finland (Technopolis UMA Holding Oy) has reached an agreement with YIT, the largest Finnish construction company, to sell its operations in thr…

The new Nova office building is open not only to business, but also to the public

The Technopolis office building Nova, which opened its doors for the first tenants at the beginning of 2021, is now already open for the needs of Vilnius’ resid…

Niko Pulli appointed CEO of Technopolis

The Board of Directors of Technopolis has appointed Niko Pulli (b. 1973) as the company’s Chief Executive Officer as of April 1, 2021. Pulli assumes the role fr…

Ambitious goals for sustainability

What does sustainability mean to us? There are many things Technopolis is doing to make the planet a better place to live and work in.

Technopolis Wellness Talks: Leaders’ wellbeing

A year ago, wellbeing was a “nice-to-have” perk. Today, it permeates our worklife and private life. In organizations, it all starts from leaders who know how to…

To change you need to be brave enough to start

The year 2021 will be the year of change in many ways. In office environments, we will see a lot of different proceedings that optimally serve the needs of comp…

New Head of Sales has joined Technopolis’ team

Technopolis, the largest office campus in Lithuania, has a new Head of Sales – from March 1st Linas Savickas took up this position.

UMA Workspace has divested its operations in Stockholm, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark

UMA Workspace has divested its operations in three workspaces in Stockholm (UMA Götgatsbacken, UMA Solna Strand and UMA Kungsbron) to United Spaces, a Stockholm…

How to prepare for the changing work environment, business and cyber security needs?

In this blog post, Risto Siilasmaa, Chairman and Founder of F-Secure, talks about Cyber security for CEOs and boards.

In the heart of customer feelback

Technopolis has a corporate culture measuring customer satisfaction and exploring how to improve it at each level of customer interaction.

Refresh your routines – How to embed new habits for more wellbeing, flexibility, and productivity in 2021

Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021. Another year rolls around and many of us start the year by deciding to embrace a new habit. It may be to eat healthier, hit 10,000 ste…

Technopolis Workplace Talks: Reboot your workplace

Working life is changing faster than ever. Many companies are facing a strong need to rethink and redesign their workplaces, but it can feel difficult with the …

Cleanliness and safety in state of emergency

New innovations in cleaning do not usually get too much hype or social media visibility. In March 2020, however, the spotlight hit cleaning services with unprec…

Technopolis Workplace Talks feat. F-Secure: Let’s make work a better place

What Should Business Leaders Consider for 2021?

5 practical tips to beat tiredness when darkness and Covid-19 loom large

Winter is coming, Covid is staying: 5 practical tips to beat tiredness when darkness and Covid-19 loom large.

Post-pandemic office: it is not about where, but how will we work in the future?

The daily trip to work, lunch with colleagues and constant social contact – these once unquestionable activities were replaced by work from home, video conferen…

Wellbeing comes from a balanced life

We know that happy employees are a company’s best asset. Their wellbeing is directly reflected in how successful a company is. But what are the things that affe…

The mental resilience loop to cope with uncertainty – learnings from elite sports

Many of us probably hoped this autumn would be a return to “normal”. The pandemic, however, continues to keep a strong hold of the world, creating an ongoing se…

New 12-storey office building and square open in Ülemiste City

A brand new 12-storey office building has opened at Lõõtsa 1a in Ülemiste City. Both the building and the square next to it are named after renowned Estonian ch…

Getting the most out of virtual events – 9 tips for networking

Most people agree on the importance of networking, even if it means getting out of your comfort zone. Networking can result in learning from experts in differen…

Popular gastronomy trend will come to new NOVA office building

Gastronomic spaces with several restaurants representing different cuisines recently became popular around the world. We already have such places in Lithuania, …

What kind of office do we want to return to?

The functionality of the work environment is more prominent than ever in the minds of many decision makers. Now, questions about what kind of work culture our c…

Technopolis extends lease with Telia in Gothenburg

Long term key agreement enables Technopolis to fully implement its concept.

How to return to the office

Even though the authorities in most countries still recommend working from home where possible, many companies have already started to think about how their emp…

5 key areas for a company culture of wellbeing post-Covid-19

Great companies are born in bad economies, they say, but it doesn’t happen by itself. Companies around the world are realizing that their people’s wellbeing is …

Remote work has a new meaning

In March 2020, remote working quickly got a whole new meaning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Suddenly, almost everyone was instructed to work remotely. Previo…

10 tips for a more sustainable workplace

Everyone can improve the sustainability of their workplace with small choices made throughout the day and by suggesting new, more sustainable ways of working. B…

10 practical tips for a cleaner work environment

Some people are more sensitive to a messy work environment than others. People tend to realize the level of tidiness in the office when visitors arrive, if not …

Cognitive performance isn’t about fancy brain training – 7 tips that truly make your brain sharper

Cognitive performance is, in short, about keeping your brain sharp. But improving your cognitive performance doesn’t happen through tricky brain-games (multiple…

7 small, surprising tips on work and wellbeing

Nora Rosendahl shares a selection of facts and tips – one from each element of the Hintsa model which we describe throughout 2020 in the Technopolis Wellness Ta…

People bring space to life

“The biggest reason for resisting change is a lack of respect towards management”

Don’t be fooled by m² price – choose your office space wisely

Studies show that a lot of companies pay too much for their premises and, more importantly, for the wrong things. One major reason for excess costs is the fact …

A co-working space UMA GO9 opened in the heart of Vilnius

A modern co-working space UMA GO9 that follows the principles of effective work and sharing economy has opened on the top floor of the renewed Shopping Centre “…

Official celebration of the beginning of construction of NOVA

The construction of NOVA business centre is accelerating in Technopolis campus in Vilnius. The ceremony of successful launch of construction took place at the O…

Technopolis Ülemiste buildings achieved LEED® green building certifications

Six Technopolis Ülemiste buildings have achieved LEED® certifications. Achieved certification levels verify excellent energy and environmental performance of th…

Effective work environment with a space analysis

When planning an office redesign, people often get first distracted by remodeling and what color tones of paint to use. This, while forgetting the true purpose …

A well-planned office space creates a competitive advantage on the recruitment market

According to Management Expert Tiina Alho, companies must plan and manage the necessary expertise systematically in order to achieve the desired competitive adv…

A new co-working space UMA GO9 in downtown Vilnius will be filled with Nordic motifs of nature

On the top floor of a premium shopping center GO9 more than 2,000 square meters co-working space UMA GO9 will be opened this summer. Nordic aesthetics and funct…

Praise and criticism – honest feedback from our customers

If our customers are not satisfied or feel they have not received great service experience, we’d like to know about it as soon as possible so that we can fix it…