A co-working lounge area at ODDspace with seating and local art on the walls. Standing desks and workstations in the ODDspace co-working area. The raised, curved gallery and event floor at ODDspace. The ODDspace auditorium with tiered seating for talks and screenings. The audio and podcast studio at ODDspace, with recording equipment and a blue curtain backdrop. A meeting room at ODDspace with a long table and screen. The ODDspace entrance, with the ODDspace mark on the door. The industrial Vallila building that houses ODDspace
A co-creative space for people who make things.
ODDspace is a workspace and event space in Vallila for people working across art, culture, design, media, technology, business and other creative fields. Under one roof there are places to work, meet, record, exhibit, talk and host events. The point is not only to share square metres, but to make it easier for different kinds of work and people to cross paths. It is still a pilot, and the people using it help shape what it becomes.
Come here to work. Meet people. Host something. Make something. Or simply have somewhere to keep going between projects.
Working next to each other is useful. Working with each other is the point.
ODDspace is designed so people can do their own work without being forced into “community”, while making collaboration unusually easy when it is useful. Different practices share the same rooms; work in progress can be shown, questions can be asked, someone can be pulled into a project, and an idea can turn into an event or collaboration. By co-creative, we mean a place where independent work and shared making can exist side by side.
What the space offers — and how it works.
Four rooms, one roof.
Co-working space
For day-to-day work: shared working areas, WiFi, kitchen and meeting rooms.
- 24/7 access
- Shared working areas
- WiFi, kitchen and the basics
- Meeting rooms where needed
Event & gallery space
For exhibitions, launches, workshops, talks, shoots, gatherings, performances and organisational events.
- Exhibitions and launches
- Workshops and talks
- Shoots and performances
- Private and organisational events
Auditorium
Tiered seating for talks, screenings, presentations, workshops and smaller events.
- Talks and screenings
- Presentations
- Workshops
- Smaller events
Audio & podcast studio
For recording, streaming and production work that needs more than a desk.
- Recording and podcasting
- Streaming setup
- Production space
One membership, full access.
- 24/7 workspace access
- Shared facilities and meeting rooms
- Member rates on bookable event spaces
- Member/community events and programming as available
Accepted on a rolling basis as space becomes available.
Apply
Tell us a bit about you and how you would use the space.
We check the fit and availability
Memberships are accepted on a rolling basis while the pilot has capacity.
Start using the space
Get your onboarding details and access.
The network should be bigger than the room.
Not everyone who should be part of ODDspace needs a permanent desk. The wider network around the space can include people who come through events, projects, collaborations and open sessions — people who want to stay close to what is happening and contribute when there is a reason to. The physical space is the anchor. It should not be the boundary.
Interested in the wider ODDspace network? Get in touch.Renting the space doesn't require membership.
Non-member pricing: Ask us about your event.
Different practices. Same roof — and a wider network around it.
ODDspace is for people working across art, design, music, media, writing, production, entrepreneurship, technology, research and other creative practices. Some use the space day to day. Others can come through events, projects and collaborations. You do not need to fit one professional label. The useful part is having enough overlap for conversations, shared work and new ideas to start.
Enter the space
Become a member
Work from ODDspace, use the shared facilities and become part of the people already shaping the place.
- 24/7 workspace access
- Shared facilities and meeting rooms
- Member rates on bookable event spaces
Want to organise an event?
Have an exhibition, workshop, talk, screening, launch, performance, gathering, shoot or another idea you want to make happen here? You do not need to be a member to ask.
Organise an eventTeollisuuskatu 9D, Vallila, Helsinki — Get directions →
Creative work needs somewhere to continue.
Too much creative work starts and stops with individual projects, productions and funding cycles. A place cannot solve that on its own, but it can change the rhythm: somewhere people can return to, keep working, see the same faces again and let ideas develop for longer than one project. ODDspace is our current experiment in that. The bigger question is what kind of permanent, useful infrastructure Finland could build around its creative and cultural fields over time.
What's happening here.
Public events and things happening in the space as they are confirmed.
Practical / FAQ
What is ODDspace?
A co-creative workspace and event space in Vallila, Helsinki with coworking areas, meeting rooms, an event/gallery floor, an auditorium and an audio/podcast studio. “Co-creative” means people can work independently while the space also makes it easier to share work, ask for input and collaborate when useful.
Do I need to be a physical member to be part of ODDspace?
Not necessarily. Day-to-day workspace access is a membership product, but ODDspace also has events, projects and collaborations that involve people outside the physical member base.
Where is ODDspace?
Teollisuuskatu 9D, Vallila, Helsinki.
How do I become a member?
Apply through the membership enquiry link on this page, with a note on how you'd like to use the space. Memberships are accepted on a rolling basis as space becomes available during the pilot.
What does membership cost?
€150 per month, one flat rate — no tiers.
What's included in membership?
Full, 24/7 access to the co-working space, shared facilities and meeting rooms, plus member rates on bookable event spaces.
Is there a minimum commitment?
No — it's a flexible monthly membership with no long-term commitment during the pilot phase.
Can I visit before joining?
Yes — mention it in your message and we'll set up a time to show you around.
Can non-members organise events?
Yes. Renting the gallery or auditorium doesn't require membership — get in touch with what you have in mind.
What kinds of events can happen there?
Exhibitions, launches, workshops, talks, screenings, shoots, gatherings, performances and showcases have all happened in the space.
What spaces are available?
Co-working space, an event/gallery floor, an auditorium and an audio/podcast studio.
How much does event use cost?
Member rates: €200 for a full day in the 1st floor gallery, €100 for a half day in the auditorium. Non-member rates are set case by case — get in touch.
How do I enquire about an event?
Use the event enquiry link on this page and tell us what you have in mind — you don't need to be a member first.
Is ODDspace accessible?
We do not have verified accessibility information for the building to publish yet — step-free access, lifts, accessible toilets and door widths are still being documented, and we would rather say that than reassure you about something we have not measured. If accessibility matters for your visit, email hello@oddfest.co and we will tell you exactly what the space can and cannot do today.