Published in 3/2021 - Sacred Space

Religion

Ylivieska Church

K2S Architects

Architects Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola, Mikko Summanen
Location Terveystie 11, Ylivieska
Gross Area 1 519 m2
Completion 2021

The old church of Ylivieska burned down at Easter five years ago. The new church weaves together time levels, references and meanings with its architecture. Read Miia Perkkiö’s commentary → ”The Church Has Come to Stay”

Photos Tuomas Uusheimo

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