Published in 4/2024 - Colour

Project Review

Three Little Coloured Blocks

Stella Vahteristo

Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo


The Kirjailijakortteli city block, located in Helsinki’s Meilahti district, is comprised of three residential buildings that play with colours and materials.

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