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Published in 5/2023 - Tune Up

Culture

Chappe Art Museum

JKMM Architects

Architects Asmo Jaaksi, Gerrie Bekhuis 
Location Kustaa Vaasan katu 11, Ekenäs
Gross Area 1 210  m2
Completion 2023

An art museum in Ekenäs shows us that architecture plays a role in revitalising small towns. Read Harri Hautajärvi’s review→ ”Small Town Attraction”

Photos Tuomas Uusheimo, Hannu Rytky

© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Hannu Rytky
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Hannu Rytky
© Tuomas Uusheimo
© Tuomas Uusheimo

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