‘The Finnish Architecture. Review 2018’ at the Alvar Aalto Museum
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“The Finnish Architecture. Review 2018” exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum highlights new trends and the “high standards of excellence” in Finnish architecture.The exhibition spotlights 16 projects — ranging from small-scale sites to large-scale h
‘The Finnish Architecture. Review 2018’ at the Alvar Aalto Museum
“The Finnish Architecture. Review 2018” exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum highlights new trends and the “high standards of excellence” in Finnish architecture.The exhibition spotlights 16 projects — ranging from small-scale sites to large-scale housing developments and public buildings — that demonstrate recent accomplishments in high-level contemporary planning, renovation, and sustainable, responsible design.“The review is a gateway to exploring high-level Finnish architectural and renovation projects, opening up new perspectives and stimulating discourse on upcoming trends in architecture,” says Tommi Lindh, Managing Director of the Alvar Aalto Foundation.According to the museum, the featured projects were selected by a jury of architecture professionals chaired by the Portuguese architect Goncalo Byrne, recently a member of the jury for the Mies van der Rohe Award.Complementing the exhibition is “FINNISH ARCHITECTURE. REVIEW 2018” publication, which is on sale in the Alvar Aalto Museum’s Alvar Aalto Shop throughout the exhibition period. The Review highlights some of the most notable examples of recent Finnish architecture while bringing it to the notice of international audiences.The shortlisted projects include Arabiankatu 8 Housing Block in Helsinki by B & M Architects, Hiirenporras and Kissankita Housing Block, Helsinki by Anttinen Oiva Architects, Kampin Helmi Senior Housing in Helsinki by Kirsti Siven & Asko Takala Architects, HEKA Koirasaarentie 36 Affordable Housing in Helsinki by Anttinen Oiva Architects, Smoke Sauna in Asikkala by Tuomo Siitonen Architects, Lonna Sauna, Helsinki (OOPEAA Office for Peripheral Architecture), St. Paul’s Church of Tartu Restoration in Estonia by Kari Jarvinen and Merja Nieminen from architects SAFA, Toolo Church Restoration in Helsinki by Kapy and Simo Paavilainen Architects, Suvela Chapel in Espoo by OOPEAA Office for Peripheral Architecture, Helsinki City Theatre Restoration in Helsinki by LPR Architects, The National Library of Finland Restoration in Helsinki by LPR Architects, Center for Systems Biology Dresden in Germany by Heikkinen-Komonen Architects, University of Helsinki Think Corner by JKMM Architects, Dipoli Restoration in Espoo by ALA Architects, Ring Rail Line: Airport in Helsinki-Vantaa by PES-Architects, and West Terminal 2 in Helsinki by PES-Architects.The touring exhibition debuted at the Museum of Finnish Architecture in Helsinki in summer 2018, and has been showcased in Finland and several other countries.Review 2018 has been designed by Hanna Anonen and Klaus Aalto and is organized by the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the Finnish Association of Architects SAFA and the Alvar Aalto Foundation.The exhibition is on view through January 20, 2019, at Alvar Aalto Museum, Alvar Aallon katu 7, FI-40600 Jyvaskyla For more information, visit: www.alvaraalto.fiClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
