The Best not to Demolish exhibition examines the demolition of buildings and its alternatives at a time when the built environment is being transformed faster than ever. The exhibition invites visitors to consider when demolition may be justified and when an existing building might instead be preserved, repaired or adapted for a new use. Demolition […]
Buy a Ticket The Alvar Aalto Museum’s summer exhibition in the Aalto2 Museum Centre’s Gallery tells 13 stories about Alvar Aalto’s design and human-centred thinking. 13 Stories about Humane Design explores some of Alvar Aalto’s best-known buildings from various angles, some of them surprising. What did the Social Insurance Institution Main Office do with its […]
Buy a Ticket The darkest time of the year is illuminated by the Beehive, Angel Wing and other classic lamps designed by Alvar Aalto. Architecture of Light -exhibition tells the story of the collaboration between Alvar Aalto and master metalsmith Viljo Hirvonen, which resulted in numerous Aalto light fittings that are still in production. As […]
Buy a Ticket The main role in the exhibition is played by Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee (b. 1950) and her work. Van Hee makes skilful use of materials, light, and proportions to create harmonious spaces where the boundary between interior and exterior becomes blurred. The exhibition’s title, For Sun and Wind to Paint on, reflects […]