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Published in 5/2023 - Tune Up

Religion

Lauttasaari Church Renovation

Verstas Architects

Architects Riina Palva, Anna Puisto
Location Mykkykallionrinne 1, Helsinki
Gross Area 5 870  m2
Completion 2022
Original Building Keijo Petäjä, 1958

The renovation of Lauttasaari Church showed that the spirit of church building in the 1950s fits exceptionally well with the needs of parish life today. Read Jonas Malmberg’s review → ”The Church for the Community”

Photos Niclas Mäkelä

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