0607

0607 exhibition: From Around Helsinki

This should have really gone under the Architecture Corner post so I'm engineering the post date so it does: On Friday (when entry is free) we finally went to see the 0607 exhibition at the Suomen Rakennustaiteen Museo (MFA) to see the biennial review of Finnish architecture. Having seen the last one too (no awards for guessing 0405), and visited a few of the buildings from both (WeeGee, Viikin Kirkko, Korkesaari turni, Haansarine row houses, Katajanokka apartments, Kamppi, etc) what strikes me is the general high quality of finish and workmanship to match the consistent high level of design; something that seems to only happen in exception projects in UK. Konna is seeing Evira and Sandels culture house as part of the 0607 tours this week.

We of course bought the 0607 catalogue/book, and also a new publication from MFA called 'Finnish Architecture 1900-2000' which is a good addition to our now rather limited library, although together made a 50€ dent in our currently limited funds.  I would recommend the later to anyone who wants to know about more than just Aalto's contribution to the country's built environment, and sets the scene nicely for the current works in the former. You can order both online at MFA.