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Six months of war in Ukraine – Please donate!

This should be a happy day to all Ukrainians as it probably was a year ago. But it’s not. Today, August 24, is Ukraine’s Independence Day, 31 years since the country broke with the Soviet Union. But today also marks six months after Russia’s February 24 full-scale invasion and the beginning of a new horrible… Continue reading Six months of war in Ukraine – Please donate!

150 years since the birth of architect Wivi Lönn

Olivia Mathilda Lönn, better known as Wivi Lönn was born in 20 May 1872. She is regarded as Finland’s most important female architect. Lönn was the first woman architect in Finland to run her own architectural firm and the first woman to be awarded the honorary title of “Professor” by the Finnish Association of Architects.… Continue reading 150 years since the birth of architect Wivi Lönn

Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 3–6 February 2022

Finnish Architecture and Design Days have been celebrated on 3 February, the birthday of world-renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto (3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976). This year is the first time the Finnish Architecture and Design Day will be celebrated by flying the flags. The theme in 2022 is Everlasting Design, a very important thing to keep… Continue reading Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 3–6 February 2022

Dance House Helsinki now open

Congratulations to all dancers! Dance House Helsinki or Tanssin talo had official opening on 2 February 2022. It is a long-awaited cultural and event venue dedicated to dance, first in Finland. Dance House was designed by JKMM Architects. I visited the site a week before opening just before snowstorm arrived. Here are a few of my shots.