Porthania
| Porthania | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | University building |
| Architectural style | Modernism |
| Location | Yliopistonkatu 3, Helsinki |
| Coordinates | 60°10.2′N 24°56.9′E / 60.1700°N 24.9483°E |
| Current tenants | University of Helsinki |
| Completed | 1957 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Aarne Ervi |
Porthania is a university building located in the center of Helsinki, Finland. It is part of the city centre campus of the University of Helsinki. Designed by Aarne Ervi and completed in 1957, it is one of the notable modernist buildings from the 1950s in the center of Helsinki. The building is named after Henrik Gabriel Porthan and is currently mainly used by the Faculty of Law.