Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki: detail of the conference centre wing
Architect/Designer | Aalto, Alvar (1898-1976) |
Artist/Photographer | Benton, Tim |
Country | Finland |
City | Helsinki |
Subject Date | 1975 |
Image Date | 1990 |
View | Exterior | Worm's-eye |
Style | Modern Movement |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | Benton 90-03-15-10 |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Tim Benton / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Cladding ; Marble ; Conference centres ; Concert halls |
NOTES: This is the only building in Alvar Aalto's plan for the centre of Helsinki (1961-1972) to have been completed. Commissioned by the City of Helsinki, the concert halls (Finlandia Hall and the smaller auditorium, Helsinki Hall) were completed in 1971 and the adjacent conference centre wing in 1975.
- *
Please describe how you will use the image including publication or exhibition title.