Published in 5/2019 - Ecology

Renovation

The University of Jyväskylä Main Building Renovation

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Architects Jyrki Iso-Aho, Päivi Vaheri 
Location Seminaarinkatu 15, Jyväskylä
Gross Area 8 756 m2
Completion 2017
Original building Alvar Aalto, 1956

External Expert and Supervisor Tapani Mustonen, mustonen architects ltd.
Renovation and renewal of marble and mosaic floors in the main building and the wooden floorings in the administrative wing and main stage, 2015-2017.

Read the review by Leena Rossi: ”The Renovated Cradle of Humanist Learning” 

Photos Kuvatoimisto Kuvio / Martin Sommerschield

  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus ulkonäkymä
    Main building campus side entrance: renovation of the granite pathway and design of new entrance ramp, mustonen architects ltd. 2018-2019.
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennus sisänäkymä
  • Jyväskylän yliopiston päärakennuksen peruskorjaus

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