For over 200 years, the Kellokoski Metallurgical Plant in Tuusula, Finland, produced iron goods—from horseshoes to church bells. Today, the clatter of machinery has given way to the quiet rhythms of daily life. The factory, having served its industrial purpose, now houses something unexpected: modern apartments.
Sami Risku, 53, and his wife Hanna-Kaisa, 49, never imagined they’d call this place home. After selling their house and traveling Norway in a camper van, they rented a two-bedroom apartment here as a temporary stopgap. But the factory’s raw charm won them over.
“The space feels monumental—sky-high ceilings, original factory windows…” Hanna-Kaisa shared with MeillaKotona. “On Sundays, the bells from the old workers’ church ring out. It’s like waking up in a Tuscan village.”
The apartment’s interior reflects its industrial roots and the couple’s eclectic style:
This repurposed factory apartment is a striking example of how industrial spaces can be transformed into warm and stylish homes.
Photos: Johanna Myllymäki
