Published in 3/2024 - Stage

Project Review

Vision and Form

Jorma Mukala

The zinc-sheet facades of the box are uniform from bottom to top. The mandatory windows have been cleverly disguised as part of the wall surface by bending zinc panels. Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo

Kotka’s new events centre is ALA Architects’ latest take on the theme of a sculptural main facade.

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