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Published in 5/2021 - Extensions

Learning

Academy of Fine Arts, Mylly

JKMM Architects

Architects Asmo Jaaksi, Teemu Toivio
Location Sörnäisten rantatie 19, Helsinki
Gross Area 13 000  m2
Completion 2021
Original Buildings Silos Martta & Ragnar Ypyä 1941, Electrical appliance factory Selim A. Lindqvist 1914

Edgy and industrial, Helsinki’s University of the Arts’ new building blends effortlessly with the architectural heritage that surrounds it. It’s now time for the occupants to make their presence felt. Read Elina Koivisto’s commentary → ”A New Home for the Arts”

Photos Marc Goodwin, Asmo Jaaksi, Hannu Rytky, Tuomas Uusheimo

  • © Hannu Rytky
  • © Hannu Rytky
  • © Marc Goodwin
  • © Tuomas Uusheimo
  • © Tuomas Uusheimo
  • © Marc Goodwin
  • © Tuomas Uusheimo
  • © Asmo Jaaksi
  • © Tuomas Uusheimo

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