The Kilden theater and concert hall in Kristiansand, Norway, designed by ALA architects. ALA Architects are Juho Grönholm (1975), Antti Nousjoki (1974), Janne Teräsvirta (1975), Samuli Woolston (1975).
Photo © ALA Architects Selina Anttinen (1977) and Vesa Oiva (1973) are Anttinen Oiva Architects. They designed the Kaisa-house for the University Library in Helsinki. Photo © Anttinen Oiva Architects
Avanto Architects are Anu Puustinen (1974) and Ville Hara (1974). They planned the new cemetery chapel of St. Lawrence in Vantaa. Photo © Avanto Architects
"Round" is the video work of Elena Näsänen shown at the Frankfurter Kunstverein. Photo © Elena Näsänen
The installation "Times Zones" by the Finnish artist duo Grönlund & Nisunen at the Frankfurter Kunstverein. Photo © Norbert Miguletz
The work "Unstable Matter" by Grönlund & Nisunen is shown in the stairwell of the Frankfurter Kunstverein. Photo © Norbert Miguletz
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Here come the Finns!
by Adeline Seidel
Sep 2, 2014 Each year, the various views offered on the Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair enliven the city’s cultural program. And this year, it’s Finland’s turn to take the limelight. To make certain you don’t have an excuse for having missed out on something, here’s an overview of all the key events and exhibitions. It looks like there’s something in it for everyone interested in design and architecture – and even those who want a little movement in life. Young Finnish architecture Let’s start with Finnish architecture. Deutsches Architekturmuseum Frankfurt (DAM) has joined forces with the Museum of Finnish Architecture (MFA) and the Architecture Information Centre Finland, to organize an exhibition entitled the “Suomi Seven – Young Architects from Finland”. And let’s be honest: Why do we still only think of Alvar Aalto and Eero Saarinen when the subject turns to “Finnish architects”? Making it all the more exciting to find out more about who at this very moment is shaping the future of architecture in Finland. The exhibition will present seven young Finnish architects born in the 1970s and 1980s who have already realized an astonishing range of different projects. And anyone wishing not only to view Finnish architecture but also to hear something about it, too, will no doubt enjoy the symposium being held to coincide with the show; there the Finnish magnificent seven will themselves take to the lectern. Design and art Dance wildly, but stay cool Come next month there’ll be dancing from Finland, too: “Run Wild Stay Cool”, a festival of contemporary Finnish dance, will kick off on October 4 at Mousonturm. Four different ensembles will present new productions. Not to forget the somewhat cooler Finnish version of the tango (in a minor rather than major key). Which is why on October 6, Frankfurt’s Literaturhaus will host a tango ball – accompanied by literature of course. Meaning all that’s missing is a sauna and Finlandia vodka. Which can both be enjoyed together – in private of course.
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