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Published in 1/2021 - Crisis

Housing

Puistonmäki Eldercare Home

Studio Puisto Architects

Architect Sampsa Palva, Emma Johansson, Pauliina Kujala, Tuula Vitie
Location Kettumäentie 1, Hämeenlinna
Gross area 3 285 m2 
Completion 2020

The new Puistonmäki eldercare home in Hämeenlinna promotes the creation of communality with various kinds of shared facilities. For instance, there is a log sauna in the yard. → “Frames for Meaningful
Daily Life“

Photos Mika Huisman, Riikka Kantinkoski

  • © Mika Huisman
  • © Mika Huisman
  • © Mika Huisman
  • © Mika Huisman
  • © Mika Huisman
  • © Riikka Kantinkoski
  • © Riikka Kantinkoski
  • © Riikka Kantinkoski
  • © Riikka Kantinkoski

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