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
Category: Helsinki
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!
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
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.