This thesis seeks to overview the creation of a Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland. This will be the sixth Guggenheim museum and the reason why Helsinki was selected is its key position. It serves as a bridge between the East and the West and it's regarded as one of the fastest growing urban areas in Europe. The museum's site needed to be not only aesthetically stunning, but also in a key location. Moreover, a highly visible and easily accessible space was necessary in order to attract tourists and residents. These criteria were met in Katajanokka, an area located along the waterfront of the South harbor, where Kanava terminal is located today. The cultural history of the region and the central location of the Southern Port, which is a passenger and a cargo port, are essential parts of the city's identity and emphasize the strong connection between architecture and natural environment.

The whole project was considered a building program as well as an urban design. The goal was to create a museum with a free access that would be fully integrated into the urban landscape. The site is adjacent to the city center and the primary objective is to design a free space that will become an operational part of the center. An attractive and easily accessible promenade is located along the shoreline and connects the museum with the existing functions, such as the market square, the market hall and the Kavopuisto Park, while enhancing the area's touristic character. The main axles that have defined the basic principles of the proposal are the following: the respect for the historic and cultural character of the place, the emergence of South Port as a welcome gateway, the adaptation and coverage of the contemporary urban needs of the region and the city as well, and the promotion and management of the unique natural features of the landscape.