Unit System: SI (Metric) IM (Imperial)
FINLANDIA HALL
Helsinki, Finland
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
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1999
Cultural
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3
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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.
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
DEVELOPER
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Alvar Aalto
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
FACADE CONSULTANT
FACADE CONTRACTOR
OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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1971
Cultural
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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.
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.