Published in 4/2024 - Colour

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Something Old, New and Borrowed – But Do We Have Anything Blue?

Aamu Koivistoinen

Sammonkatu street at the Kaleva district of Tampere in 1962. The rendered walls were originally pale in colour, with more saturated tones applied to the metal and wooden components. Photo: E. M. Staf / Vapriikki Photo Archive

The urban planners working on Tampere’s new colour plan would be wise to look to earlier examples for guidance.

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