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Published in 3/2021 - Sacred Space

Religion

Myllykoski Church Extension

OPUS Architects

Architects Paul Thynell, Janne Hovi, Jere Pääkkönen, Matias Kotilainen, Tuomas Martinsaari, Tommy Lindgren
Location Pappilantie 4, Kouvola
Gross Area 610 m2
Completion 2020

Extension to the Myllykoski Church is the first built project of the trio Matias Kotilainen, Tuomas Martinsaari and Paul Thynell, who have gained reputation through numerous successes in architectural competitions. Read Jorma Mukala’s commentary → ”Tripartite Structure”

Photos Paul Thynell

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