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!

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