I’m happy to tell you that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the UNESCO World Heritage List! The Aalto Works comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto. They are listed here in chronological order:… Continue reading Awesome! Aalto Works on UNESCO World Heritage List
Category: Architecture
Together – Finnish Architecture and Design Days 2026
The Finnish Architecture and Design Days 2026 are celebrated on February 2–8. The theme this year is “Together”. I didn’t have to think for long before remembering the perfect picture for the theme. This image from the Helsinki Cathedral was created over ten years ago, in August 2012 when I was photographing views of Helsinki… Continue reading Together – Finnish Architecture and Design Days 2026
The New Seinäjoki Railway Station
I visited the New Seinäjoki Railway Station area earlier this year. The station building was inaugurated and opened to the public in December 4, 2024. The new station area was designed by OOPEAA and constructed by YIT. When I first arrived to the station area, it was a beautiful sunlit winter day. I don’t use… Continue reading The New Seinäjoki Railway Station
Wow! I’m the runner-up in the 2022 Emerging Talent Award in Architectural Photography Awards!
I’m happy to announce my second place in the Architectural Photography Awards. The Early Career and Emerging Talent category was the most entered and most competitive, with hundreds of entries from all over the world. I submitted three images that should represent me best as a photographer. I was already surprised when I saw my… Continue reading Wow! I’m the runner-up in the 2022 Emerging Talent Award in Architectural Photography Awards!
My photograph of M-talo selected for the Editor’s Choice Award in 2022 Architectural Photography Awards
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
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
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
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