The Museum of Finnish Architecture is housed in a neo classical building constructed in 1899 for the Learned Societies, (a research support institution). Interestingly, it was never completed to the original plan drawn by architect Magnus Schjerfbeck. Though attempts have been made to complete the structure, only the central wing of a planned three wing building has ever been realized. The structure has also housed a gymnasium for the University of Helsinki before the Museum took possession in 1981.
The museum was established in 1956 to display, inform and spur debate about architecture. It is one of the world's oldest museums dedicated to the profession. On exhibit at the time of out visit were ten contemporary works of architecture from around Finland. We were able to visit two of these.
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Drawings from St. Henry’s Ecumenical Art Chapel in Turku were on display. This stunning chapel was one of the works we were able to visit on our trip. You can see images here. |
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The result of an international student competition in 2002, the lookout tower at the Helsinki Zoo was another one of the exhibited projects that we were able to visit. More images here
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