I’m proud to announce that my photograph of M-talo has been selected as one of the Editor’s Choice Award in 2022 Architectural Photography Awards in Emerging Talent category by Architectural Photography Almanac. The winners and finalists chosen by the jury will be announced in April. House of Opportunities M in M-talo means mahdollisuus in Finnish,… Continue reading My photograph of M-talo selected for the Editor’s Choice Award in 2022 Architectural Photography Awards
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The 125th anniversary of architect Alvar Aalto’s birth on February 3, 2023
Today is a flag day in Finland in celebration of Alvar and Aino Aalto and Finnish architecture and design. Today is the 125th anniversary of Alvar Aalto’s birth as well. Alvar Aalto’s life Alvar Aalto was born in 1898 in Kuortane, a small municipality in Finland. When Alvar was young, his favourite subject in school was drawing. After matriculation… Continue reading The 125th anniversary of architect Alvar Aalto’s birth on February 3, 2023
Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023
Finnish Architecture and Design Days are celebrated on the first week of February, highlighting the significance of architecture and design in our daily lives. The theme in 2023 is Quality of Living. There’s more than 50 events, such as discussions, lectures and guided tours around Finland and online. Tomorrow, on February 3, 2023, is the… Continue reading Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023
Let the light in! Lux Helsinki 2023
Lux Helsinki 4.–8.1.2023 Year 2022 has been especially dark as a result of the inhuman war in Ukraine. The winter is long and dark in Finland. Traditional Christmas lights bring much needed light to our environment and minds. And so does the annual light festival Lux Helsinki. Lux Helsinki 2021 was postponed to 2022 due… Continue reading Let the light in! Lux Helsinki 2023
Alusta pavilion – flowers, bees and architecture
Last summer I visited the courtyard of the Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture in Helsinki. I was eager to see the environmentally conscious Alusta pavilion, this little oasis of nature in the middle of the city. It was a warm and sunny day, around 21 °C, perfect to photograph flowers and bugs.… Continue reading Alusta pavilion – flowers, bees and architecture
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.
A new architectural photography site
Hello and welcome! This new site dedicated to architectural photography was just opened. Check out the portfolio here!