Published in 5/2022 - Refurbish or Demolish?

Article

Two Municipal Halls, Two Fates

Marja Väisänen

Eija ja Olli Saijonmaa: Haukivuori Municipal Hall 1957. Photo: Olli Saijonmaa

Many significant buildings end up on lists for demolition if renovation seems too expensive or a suitable use cannot be found. The everyday built heritage is threatened without a timely protection status.

Would you like to read the full story?

Subscribers have a full access on our website and the digital magazine archive.

Subscribe

Also these might interest you

Social Movements, Saviours of Built Heritage?

Article

Social Movements, Saviours of Built Heritage?

For almost a couple of decades, the residents of the Meri-Rastila area in Helsinki have sought to influence the development of their daily environment. They are not the first ones to act due to concerns about changes taking place in a neighbourhood.

Architects as Mediators of Change

Article

Architects as Mediators of Change

Over the recent decades, the temporary use of vacant spaces has been recognised as a sustainable and inclusive approach for managing urban change. For architects, working with temporary uses can be an opportunity to challenge structures that restrict typical architectural work.

Short Syllabus in Colour Research

Article

Short Syllabus in Colour Research

The research-based colour design is weakly known in Finland. Colour researcher Saara Pyykkö shares her insights on what an architect should know about colour.