Category Archives: Architecture
Eye on Töölö library
I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have
Eye on Töölö library
I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have
Conquering the towers of Helsinki: Kallio Church
I have a dream, a dream of conquering all the towers of Helsinki. Today I’m again one step closer to make that dream come true, as yesterday I had an unique opportunity to visit the tower of the Kallio church (1912).
Conquering the towers of Helsinki: Kallio Church
I have a dream, a dream of conquering all the towers of Helsinki. Today I’m again one step closer to make that dream come true, as yesterday I had an unique opportunity to visit the tower of the Kallio church (1912).
Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki
This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their
Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki
This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their
May I present you the master of light, Mr. Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is still today the best know Finnish architect; all the Finns know his name, many of us have some of his designs at home (most popular one is the Aalto vase) and his name is familiar also abroad
May I present you the master of light, Mr. Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is still today the best know Finnish architect; all the Finns know his name, many of us have some of his designs at home (most popular one is the Aalto vase) and his name is familiar also abroad
Löyly – so much more than just a sauna
This is a story that I have been planning to write since late May when I visited the Löyly for the first time. Löyly is a new public sauna and a restaurant that was opened to public in the end
Löyly – so much more than just a sauna
This is a story that I have been planning to write since late May when I visited the Löyly for the first time. Löyly is a new public sauna and a restaurant that was opened to public in the end
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
High up in the sky – hot air balloon ride above Helsinki
Flying in a hot air balloon has been a dream of mine for a long time. It has been one of those dreams that are too scary to make them come true. Last year on my birthday I received a
High up in the sky – hot air balloon ride above Helsinki
Flying in a hot air balloon has been a dream of mine for a long time. It has been one of those dreams that are too scary to make them come true. Last year on my birthday I received a
In heaven in the tower of Helsinki Cathedral!
Last Wednesday I was in heaven! It was the most beautiful spring morning, sun was shining and I started my day with a cup of excellent coffee and enchanting book. But what lifted me almost literally into heaven, was that I
In heaven in the tower of Helsinki Cathedral!
Last Wednesday I was in heaven! It was the most beautiful spring morning, sun was shining and I started my day with a cup of excellent coffee and enchanting book. But what lifted me almost literally into heaven, was that I
Christmas spirit in Helsinki
Helsinki is a real Christmas city! The preparations start at the end of november when suddenly all the Christmas lights are turned on and the dark evenings doesn’t seem so dark anymore. I’m a Christmas person, it is my medicine
Christmas spirit in Helsinki
Helsinki is a real Christmas city! The preparations start at the end of november when suddenly all the Christmas lights are turned on and the dark evenings doesn’t seem so dark anymore. I’m a Christmas person, it is my medicine
The best view of Helsinki
It has been busy, dark and rainy November, but today to seize the sunny day I decided to climb up to Hotel Torni’s roof top, to Ateljee Bar, that’s definitely the best viewpoint of Helsinki. That turned out to be the best
The best view of Helsinki
It has been busy, dark and rainy November, but today to seize the sunny day I decided to climb up to Hotel Torni’s roof top, to Ateljee Bar, that’s definitely the best viewpoint of Helsinki. That turned out to be the best
L3 harbor warehouse is loaded with design
Helsinki is known for design and has even been awarded Unesco City of Design status, but unfortunately Helsinki Design Week still remains rather unknown to most of us. This year the main venue for seminars and exhibitions is L3 harbor warehouse
L3 harbor warehouse is loaded with design
Helsinki is known for design and has even been awarded Unesco City of Design status, but unfortunately Helsinki Design Week still remains rather unknown to most of us. This year the main venue for seminars and exhibitions is L3 harbor warehouse
150th anniversary year: Pekka Halonen
The 2015 is the 150th anniversary of three important Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen and Jean Sibelius. In February I published an article about Akseli Gallen-Kallela and now it is Pekka Halonen’s turn. Pekka Halonen (1865-1933) is one of the
150th anniversary year: Pekka Halonen
The 2015 is the 150th anniversary of three important Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen and Jean Sibelius. In February I published an article about Akseli Gallen-Kallela and now it is Pekka Halonen’s turn. Pekka Halonen (1865-1933) is one of the
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