21.03.2013
Published 05.03.2013
The prize for sustainable development, awarded by the Finnish Association for Architects, “Shingle” has been awarded to the Design Capital 2012 project ‘The Pavilion’. This project created a new kind of meeting place and interaction in Helsinki. The prize was received by the Aalto University Wood Studio, responsible for the design, and representatives of the Museum of Architecture and the Design Museum.
The idea for the Pavilion originated from the two neighboring museums. They were able to offer an ideal location for a wooden pavilion in the Ullanlinna quarters in downtown Helsinki. The parking space between the two museums was transformed into an open space filled with action. The easily accessible Pavilion joined, in a natural way, the various features of city’s culture; art, science and commerce. The Pavilion opened up a flexible stage for many different activities; performances, workshops, discussions and city happenings.
Footnote:
Emma Johansson, head of SAFA, mobile: 050 3722743
Pekka Heikkinen, professor, Aalto University Wood Studio mobile: 050 517 4727
