Category: Photography

Awesome! Aalto Works on UNESCO World Heritage List

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

Together – Finnish Architecture and Design Days 2026

Helsinki Cathedral by Carl Ludvig Engel

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

Wow! I’m the runner-up in the 2022 Emerging Talent Award in Architectural Photography Awards!

National Library of Latvia, Psychiatric hospital M-talo and Helsinki Central Library Oodi

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

M-talo, the House of Opportunities, Seinäjoki, Finland by Raami Architects and Kontukoski Architects

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

Enso-Gutzeit Headquarters building in Helsinki, Finland by Alvar Aalto

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

Alusta pavilion – flowers, bees and architecture

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and flat sea holly (Eryngium planum)

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

Dance House Helsinki now open

Dance House Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland by JKMM Architects and ILO architects

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.