FINLANDIA HALL
Helsinki, Finland
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
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1999
Cultural
3
Selective Replacement
  • concrete wall
  • Durability

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Opaque infill panels were replaced / modified

DESCRIPTION
The Finlandia Hall in Helsinki is one of Finland iconic buildings. Designed by Alvar Aalto with Carrara marble cladding, the building opened in 1971. Short after that, marble plates bowed that resulted in a total replacement of the cladding in 1999.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Alvar Aalto


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1971
Cultural


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
The Finlandia Hall in Helsinki is one of Finland iconic buildings. Designed by Alvar Aalto with Carrara marble cladding, the building opened in 1971. Short after that, marble plates bowed that resulted in a total replacement of the cladding in 1999.