JKMM Architects wins the international competition to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design, a landmark waterfront project planned for Helsinki’s historic South Harbour. Emerging from 624 anonymous entries (find designboom’s previous coverage here), the winning proposal, known during the competition as Kumma, is designed to anchor a prominent site by the Market Square and Suomenlinna’s UNESCO buffer zone, offering a new cultural focal point for the city. Set to open in 2030, the museum will unite Finland’s two major design institutions and house a collection of more than 900,000 artifacts.

‘I hope that the planning and realization of the new Museum of Architecture and Design can show the way for how new things can be built responsibly and with skill,’ shares Samuli Miettinen, founding partner and principal designer at JKMM Architects. ‘Architecture and design are deeply human – they are born from dreams and longing, and they gain their meaning in the places where we can experience and live together.’

all renderings by MIR

a global competition for a new cultural landmark in helsinki

Launched in April 2024, the competition drew submissions from across the world, with around 20% of entries from Finland and strong representation from Italy, the USA, France, and the UK. The jury, chaired by Mikko Aho, selected Helsinki-based practice JKMM’s entry for its ability to integrate with the harbor cityscape while maintaining a clear civic presence. The winning design stands out for its sculptural use of recycled brick, its strong urban terrace, and its potential to balance monumentality with approachability as the design develops.

Second prize went to Cossement Cardoso (Portugal/Belgium) for the project City, Sea and Sky, while Swiss studio Lopes Brenna received third prize for Moby. A collective of Finnish architects and the French office Atelier Orda were also recognized, the former with a fourth prize for Tyrsky and the latter with a purchase option for TAU.

JKMM Architects wins the international competition to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design

south harbour site and urban transformation

The JKMM-designed museum is set to rise on a vacant dockside plot in South Harbour, a symbolic location at the threshold between Helsinki’s historic center and its maritime setting. The surrounding landmarks include Alvar Aalto’s iconic Sugar Cube, the city’s Orthodox and Lutheran cathedrals, and the Esplanade Park. The initiative is part of a regeneration strategy that seeks to transform the harbor into a cultural and public district, supported by financial contributions from the Finnish government and the City of Helsinki.

When completed, the 10,050 square-meter building will provide a flexible and inclusive civic hub, from exhibition galleries to a design library and open-access public terraces. The program will engage both local residents and international visitors, positioning the museum as a place to explore how architecture and design shape everyday life.

set to open in 2030

construction to begin in 2027, with opening in 2030

Central to the institution’s mission is the idea of ‘democratising the tools of design.’ Beyond showcasing objects, correspondence, models, and photographs from figures like Aino and Alvar Aalto, Eero Aarnio, Maija Isola, and Eliel and Eero Saarinen, the museum offers a platform for public learning. Exhibitions will address the role of design in contemporary global challenges. High-profile touring shows, educational workshops, and participatory programming will aim to make design skills accessible and relevant across social groups.

Sustainability was a key requirement of the competition brief, with Helsinki aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. JKMM’s proposal incorporates climate-smart solutions and was praised for its ecological and social responsiveness. Every competition entry underwent a People Flow Analysis by KONE Finland, and public workshops with user groups shaped the evaluation process. According to the jury, Kumma demonstrates potential to serve as both a resilient and socially inclusive model for future museum architecture.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the opening planned for late 2030. As a future benchmark for sustainable, inclusive design, the new Museum of Architecture and Design is set to embody Finland’s global reputation for design excellence while offering Helsinki a new civic landmark at the edge of the Baltic.

the museum will unite Finland’s two major design institutions

the institution is designed to house a collection of more than 900,000 artifacts

JKMM’s entry stood out for its ability to integrate with the harbor cityscape while maintaining a clear civic presence

balancing monumentality with approachability

sculptural use of recycled brick

part of a regeneration strategy that seeks to transform the harbor

a cultural and public district

the 10,050 square-meter building will provide a flexible and inclusive civic hub

a place to explore how architecture and design shape everyday life

the museum offers a platform for public learning

project info:

name: Museum of Architecture and Design | @admuseo

architect: JKMM Architects | @jkmmarchitects

location: South Harbour, Helsinki, Finland

size: 10,050 square meters

collaborators: Akukon (acoustic/AV), Granlund (HVAC/energy), MIR (visualisation), Pentagon Design (service design), Ramboll Finland (structural, electrical, lighting, climate and carbon)

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JKMM Architects unveils Finland’s first hybrid football stadium, a highly anticipated addition to Tampere’s Tammela district. Designed in collaboration with the City of Tampere and Pohjola Rakennus, the architectural team conceived the stadium as a miniature city, combining sports facilities with residential, retail, and public amenities. The 13,500-square-meter venue seats 8,000 spectators and meets UEFA category 4 standards, hosting elite matches such as the Europa League and national team games while accommodating 15,000 attendees for concerts and public events.

Brick-clad residential buildings frame the stadium, with elevated courtyards nestled between the structures. The stands rise directly from the compact pitch, providing unobstructed views from every seat. Glass-walled entrances shield the field from the wind while maintaining visual connectivity to the neighborhood. A dramatic roof arches east to west, its suspended steel canopies blending with the residential rooftops.

images by Tuomas Uusheimo, courtesy of JKMM Architects, unless stated otherwise

Tammela stadium involves residential and commercial buildings

Tammela stadium replaces the original Tammela football pitch, a historic venue dating back to the 1930s. Instead of relocating, the new structure densifies the site while respecting its heritage. Helsinki-based JKMM Architects’ competition-winning design, Hattutemppu (Hat Trick), integrates the stadium with a hybrid block spanning nearly 50,000 square meters. The development comprises five residential buildings, a commercial center, and parking facilities, weaving into the district’s urban fabric.

Apartments in the residential buildings offer diverse layouts, with upper levels providing views of the field or surrounding cityscape. Public spaces encircle the pitch, while a light art installation by artists Tommi Grönlund and Petteri Nisunen animates the canopy undersides, evoking the energy of football with dynamic, shifting patterns.

JKMM Architects unveils Finland’s first hybrid football stadium

structures from the previous stadium were repurposed

Central to Tampere’s urban renewal goals, JKMM Architects prioritizes sustainability. Existing structures from the old stadium were repurposed for other city fields, minimizing waste. The central location encourages public transport use, while the block is connected to district heating and cooling networks. Light-colored roof materials reduce urban heat and air pollution, while the compact hybrid design maximizes land use. 

Tammela Stadium’s design is defined by its tectonic approach, where architectural and structural elements coalesce. Steel composite pillars, reinforced concrete beams, and suspended canopy structures ensure robust yet refined forms. The roof, supported by tension cables and steel pylons, flexes to carry snow loads and seasonal shifts.

Lightweight materials, including perforated steel and glass, define the facade, while the stadium’s green artificial turf takes center stage as a symbol of Finnish football culture. Entrances for players, press, VIPs, and spectators are positioned for optimal flow, while visiting team supporters have a dedicated northeast entrance. Parking and service areas are tucked into the basement, maintaining an active streetscape above. The stadium offers year-round functionality, serving local clubs like Ilves Tampere and hosting diverse events. Ground-level commercial spaces add vibrancy to the Tammela area, further cementing its role as a community hub.

the architectural team conceived the stadium as a miniature city

combining sports facilities with residential, retail, and public amenities

the 13,500-square-meter stadium seats 8,000 spectators and meets UEFA category 4 standards

Tammela Stadium accommodates up to 15,000 attendees for concerts and public events | image by Hannu Rytky

the stadium replaces the original Tammela football pitch | image by Hannu Rytky

the new structure densifies the site while respecting its heritage | image by Hannu Rytky

brick-clad residential buildings frame the stadium

elevated courtyards are nestled between the structures

the development comprises five residential buildings

project info:

name: Tammela Stadium

architect: JKMM Architects | @jkmmarchitects

location: Tampere, Finland

floor area: 11,631 square meters (3,435-square-meter heated space)

stadium site area: 14350 square meters

main user: City of Tampere

operator: FC Ilves Tampere

client: City of Tampere

seating capacity: 8,000 (15,000 for concerts)

principal designer: Samuli Miettinen, architect SAFA, founding partner

project team: Asmo Jaaksi, Teemu Kurkela, Juha Mäki-Jyllilä (founding partners) Alli Bur, Harri Koski, Kristian Forsberg (project architects), extensive team of architects and designers contributing to housing, lower spaces, and visualizations

structural design: Ramboll Finland Oy

geotechnical engineering: A-Insinöörit

HVAC engineering: Granlund Tampere

electrical and audiovisual design: Ramboll Finland Oy

acoustics: A-Insinöörit

landscape design: VSU maisema-arkkitehdit Oy

traffic: WSP Finland Oy

IT & BIM consulting: Gravicon Oy

photographers: Hannu Rytky | @hrytky, Tuomas Uusheimo | @onarchitecture

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JKMM architects and ILO architects have collaborated on ‘dance house helsinki’, finland’s first landmark dedicated to the performance and experience of dance. the recently-opened venue is located within a former 1940’s cable factory, which now serves as the largest cultural center in finland. taking its inspiration from dance, the project’s architecture plays with illusions of lightness and heaviness. meanwhile, the building’s industrial aesthetic also reads like a machine, with the state-of-the-art black box theaters serving as its ‘internal engine’.

‘it has been a privilege for us architects to be involved in creating a new home for dance,’ notes teemu kurkela, the project’s lead architect and co-founder of JKMM. ‘the project is unique and there are only a handful of similar buildings in the world. the dance house is like a huge modern ‘dance machine’ that will be turned on when dance begins, when the dancers and the public take over the building.’image © hannu rytky

header video by tapio snellman (music: olavi louhivuori, dancers: oskari turpeinen, sophia wekesa)

finland’s first landmark venue dedicated solely to dance

dance house helsinki / tanssin talo is designed as a vast machine-like venue, built to celebrate the art of dance and other performing arts. the project is located inside the city’s former cable factory, which manufactured marine cables in the 1940’s. in the early 1990’s, the city of helsinki acquired the building, which now serves as finland’s largest cultural center, housing everything from museums to art schools and studios, including dance house helsinki.

designed by JKMM architects (more here) and ILO architects (more here), the new venue has the biggest stage in the nordics built specifically for dance. the project adds a contemporary layer to the existing factory complex, bringing the old and new in dialogue with each other. its architecture takes its cues from dancing, featuring two suspended steel elevations that bring in a weightless quality. one elevation is designed as reflective and immaterial, while the other is robust with a rusted finish. inside, a glazed courtyard serves as an important shared public space for the cable factory as a whole.

the dance house adds a contemporary layer to the old factory

image © tuomas uusheimo

image © hannu rytky

image © peter vuorenrinne / JKMM architects

image © hannu rytky

a glazed courtyard serves as an important shared public space

image © JKMM

dancers and performers complete the architecture | image © tuomas uusheimo

image © hannu rytky

image © tuomas uusheimo

image © peter vuorenrinne

image © tuomas uusheimo

project info:

name: dance house helsinki / tanssin talo

architect: JKMM architects and here

location: helsinki, finland
function: black box theatres, event spaces, lobby, restaurant
size: 7000m2
client: cable factory and dance house helsinki

photography: tuomas uusheimo, hannu rytky, peter vuorenrinne

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the expo opened on october 1st, 2021 with pavilions by celebrated names including foster + partners, grimshaw, and santiago calatrava. the expo will end on march 31st, 2021 so there is still time to visit in person — but for those who don’t plan on making the trip, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pavilions below. 

sustainability pavilion by grimshaw 

grimshaw’s sustainability pavilion at expo dubai generates its own energy and water | read more here

designed by grimshaw, the sustainability pavilion dubbed ‘terra,’ at expo 2020 dubai welcomes visitors underneath a massive tree-like canopy that accommodates more than 6,000 sqm of photovoltaic cells. this is all part of the architect’s vision to demonstrate a new way of living sustainably in a challenging desert environment.

called ‘terra’, the sustainability pavilion occupies a prominent site at the long-awaited world expo. surrounding the main building are 19 ‘energy trees’ ranging from 15-18m in diameter, which generate 28% of the energy required to power the pavilion. the structures are inspired by dragon’s blood, a tree found only on socotra, an island 200 miles off the coast of yemen.

finland pavilion by jkmm

the first layer of snow inspires JKMM’s finland pavilion | read more here

JKMM architects has designed the finland pavilion to highlight the country’s deep connection to nature and commitment to sustainability. called ‘snow cape’, the completed building features a crisp white exterior and a tent-like entrance.

the snow cape fuses several aspects of finland into one building, from finnish nature to the country’s long tradition of minimalist and modernist design. these ideas are articulated in five design elements: ‘cool breeze’, ‘first snow’, ‘wooden heart’, ‘frozen art’, and ‘fresh water’.

spain pavilion by external reference + onionlab

the studios together design the interactive exhibition at the spain pavilion | stay tuned for our upcoming coverage!

external reference and onionlab design the exhibition tour of the spain pavilion at expo dubai 2020. the two spanish companies merge design, art, and technology to create a unique immersive experience. the space comprises a 3D printed artificial forest capable of producing oxygen and a tree that reacts to the sustainable habits of the public.

with the motto ‘intelligence for life,’ the barcelona-based studios dedicate the interactive exhibition to sustainability and collective intelligence. it details some of the most relevant contributions of spanish culture to the world and highlights spain’s relationship with arab culture. the ‘bosque de la inteligencia,’ (the intelligence forest), marks an artificial 3D printed forest that immerses visitors in an extraordinary world where digital and physical dimensions produce unique experiences.

uk pavilion by es devlin

giant conical pavilion spells out poems with your contribution | read more here

three years ago, it was announced that the artist and designer, es devlin, was undertaken to complete the UK pavilion for expo 2020 dubai. ‘the poem pavilion’ is the first one (for a UK pavilion) that is designed by a woman, since the event’s inception in 1851, and will be launched on 1 october 2021 at expo 2020 dubai.

inspired by one of stephen hawking’s final projects, titled ‘breakthrough message’, the huge timber conical structure invites visitors to contribute with their words. composed by AI (artificial intelligence), it collects words and spells out poems that illuminate its twenty-meter high facade.

morocco pavilion by OUALALOU + CHOI

OUALALOU + CHOI designs its morocco pavilion as a stack of 22 volumes | read more here

OUALALOU + CHOI‘s moroccan pavilion is comprised of 22 stacked volumes, spanning a massive 4,000 square meters, and shows a 33-meter-high rammed earth façade — the biggest of its kind. the pavilion pays tribute to traditional moroccan design and construction techniques and aims to show how they could be applied to contemporary urban contexts. 

the rammed earth construction not only offers a visual connection to traditional morrocan architecture, it also contributes to the passive cooling of the building along with wooden interior façades that double as sunscreens. OUALALOU + CHOI hopes the earthen structure is an example of how traditional moroccan building methods can inspire more sustainable models of urban development.

mobility pavilion by foster + partners

foster + partners’ fluid ‘mobility pavilion’ celebrates human progress | read more here

foster + partners completes its three-winged mobility pavilion dubbed ‘alif,’ offering visitors an experience that will merge the digital world with the physical, exhibiting iconic historical figures whose innovations have shaped the technology of the modern world. the pavilion will host the world’s largest passenger elevator, capable of transporting approximately 160 people at once.

the architects at foster + partners titles its mobility pavilin ‘alif’ in reference to the first letter of the arabic alphabet, an homage which honors the beginning of human progress in its journey across ever expanding frontiers.

uae pavilion by santiago calatrava

the calatrava-designed UAE pavilion takes center stage at the heart of dubai’s expo site with a design described as ‘a symbolic interpretation of the flow of movement’. the architects top the 27.8-meter-tall building is topped with a massive movable roof composed of 28 ‘wings’, which can fully open within three minutes, positioning themselves anywhere between 110 and 125 degrees.

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JKMM architects has designed the finland pavilion at expo 2020 dubai to highlight the country’s deep connection to nature and commitment to sustainability. called ‘snow cape’, the completed building features a crisp white exterior and a tent-like entrance.

‘in designing the pavilion, we sought to bring a fragment of finnish nature to the UAE and dubai,’  explains teemu kurkela, founder and creative partner at JKMM architects.

‘the pavilion was inspired by the thin white layer of first snow that covers the finnish landscape at the beginning of winter. in finnish, it is called ‘lumi’, which means snow. the main entrance was inspired by a traditional arabic tent. two cultures meet in the architectural concept of the pavilion. hopefully, this will be the best space in the expo for meeting face-to-face.’

images © marc goodwin

a metaphorical messenger from finland

JKMM’s snow cape fuses several aspects of finland into one building, from finnish nature to the country’s long tradition of minimalist and modernist design. these ideas are articulated in five design elements: ‘cool breeze’, ‘first snow’, ‘wooden heart’, ‘frozen art’, and ‘fresh water’.

‘cool breeze’ is the sail-like signage at the pavilion’s entrance. the satin-textured aluminum surface and organic shape work visually with nearby water elements to announce a focus on nature.

‘first snow’ characterizes the structure’s simple but striking appearance that simultaneously evokes a snow cape and the opening to a tent. the tensioned industrial fabric’s pure white color minimizes solar gain and offers shelter from the sun.

the finland pavilion exterior evokes both snow and a tent

‘wooden heart’ is the central gorge-like space carved into the building, which is designed as a hub for face-to-face meetings. sculptural in nature, it is defined by its curved slatted timber surfaces and water droplet-shaped oculus. the material’s gentle shaping and tactile quality continue the tradition of shaping wood found in iconic finnish design classics and works of art.

‘frozen art’, taking inspiration from the disk-shaped ice on finland’s frozen lakes, is the name given to the finnish granite tiles (low-carbon and 100% recyclable) found inside the pavilion, as well as in and around the water features. composed from a variety of specimens, frozen art is a poignant reference to climate change-induced nordic snow- and ice-melt.

‘fresh water’ is the name given to the pools in front of the pavilion. representing two lakes (finland has some 188,000), the water cools the air and reinforces the finnish engagement with nature.

the tent-like opening leads visitors inside the ‘wooden heart’

sustainability was a guiding theme throughout JKMM’s design and the subsequent construction process. bar a limited number of imported finnish materials, snow cape was built almost entirely using locally sourced material, thereby reducing the environmental burden caused by unnecessary logistics and transportation.

the simple design of the pavilion’s interiors (a pared-down shell) minimizes unnecessary additional claddings, enabling JKMM to reduce the overall use of materials. the design of snow cape was also actively informed by how it could be used after the world expo. business finland has recently confirmed that the structure will remain in situ for a further five years, after which 80–85% of the materials used in its construction will be recycled and reused.

snow cape was built almost entirely using locally sourced material

snow cape is envisioned as a place of meeting at expo, a calming and cool respite from the surrounding bustle. it’s also designed to ensure a memorable visitor experience under the theme of ‘sharing future happiness’.

‘we want visitors to snow cape to immerse themselves in our deep connection to nature and sustainability. the finnish values of happiness, circular economy and innovations are being showcased throughout the pavilion and exhibition design,’  says severi keinälä, commissioner general of finland at expo 2020 dubai.

looping around snow cape’s exhibition space, a 53-meter-long film display opens a window to see glimpses of life events of a girl growing up in the world’s happiest country. this full panoramic storyline is complemented by an immersive experience in the form of a ceiling light installation, enlivening audio scape and carefully curated exhibits by more than 100 finnish companies. an exhibition design collaboration between futudesign, sun effects, flatlight creative house and JKMM architects, it communicates how a symbiosis between people, pure nature and technology can lead to greater happiness.

the central space features a water droplet-shaped oculus

several finnish companies were involved in the construction of the pavilion

project info:

name: snow cape / finland pavilion

architecture: JKMM architects

total gross floor area: 1,867 sqm / 20,096 sqft

client: business finland

event: expo 2020 dubai

event dates: october 1, 2021 – march 31, 2022

photography: marc goodwin

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all images and video courtesy of amos rex/ KopterCam, unless otherwise stated

JKMM’s installation is made up of 80 wooden planters that create an ‘orchard’ that also marks the 80th anniversary of konstsamfundet — the foundation originally set up to help fund and manage amos rex. the planters are made using finnish pine and contain over 30 different cooking herbs and edible flowers as well as vegetables, berries, and fruits. the planted structures, which are dense enough to immerse the visitor in a maze-like environment, seek to create a balance between the architecture and the public square with the greenery contrasting the hard urban landscape.

the installation is amos rex’s first foray into outdoor exhibitions utilizing its rooftop space as part of its curatorial program. it also serves as an example for how the museum can accommodate open air experiences, despite it being largely underground. ‘from the beginning, amos rex’s idea has been that the square is an integral part of the art museum,’ says kai kartio, museum director of amos rex. ‘now, two years after the opening of the museum, we are able to implement this idea in the form of an installation.’

when the installation is dismantled the plants will be distributed to new homes, including helsinki’s schools, while the timber will be gifted to workshops in the city. the installation remains on view until september 6, 2020.

see designboom’s previous coverage of the amos rex museum here
image by tuomas uusheimo

project info:

name: oasis
location: amos rex museum, helsinki, finland
designer: asmo jaaksi / JKMM architects
project architect: reetta aarnio / JKMM architects
producer: päivi raivio / raivio bumann
client: konstsamfundet
timber frames: TREEFORM
planting: labbyn puutarha
photography / footage: amos rex/ KopterCam

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all images courtesy of JKMM architects

sustainability has been a guiding theme throughout JKMM’s design and the subsequent construction process. with the exception of a limited number of finnish materials being imported, ‘snow cape’ is being built almost entirely using locally sourced material, thereby reducing the environmental burden caused by unnecessary logistics and transportation. the design also minimizes unnecessary additional cladding, enabling the team to reduce the amount of materials used. furthermore, 80-85% of the materials used will be recycled and reused after the expo is over.

‘the main theme of ‘snow cape’ and finland’s participation in expo 2020 dubai is ‘finland — sharing future happiness’,’ says severi keinälä, commissioner general of finland at expo 2020 dubai. ‘finnish happiness is based on the symbiosis of people, nature and technology. this deep connection is the origin of the quality of everyday finnish life and the finland pavilion communicates this happiness by taking visitors on a journey through finland’s key strengths; nature and sustainability, education and know-how and functionality and well-being.’

the pavilion, which is one of the first on site to have topped out, is located within the expo’s ‘mobility district’. several finnish companies have been involved in the construction of the pavilion: the elevators have been provided by KONE, while halton group will provide an air ventilation system inside the main exhibition. ‘in designing the pavilion, we sought to bring a fragment of finnish nature to the UAE and dubai,’ explains teemu kurkela, founder and creative partner at JKMM architects. ‘hopefully, this will the best space in expo for meeting face to face.’ see designboom’s ongoing build-up to expo 2020 here.

image by hannu rytky

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project info:

name: finland pavilion at expo 2020 dubai
type: competition, 1st prize 2018
location: dubai, united arab emirates
status: construction phase
year: 2018-2020
total gross floor area: 1,867 sqm / 20,096 sqf
architect: JKMM architects
construction: expomobilia
client: business finland

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all images courtesy of JKMM architects

titled ‘atlas’, JKMM’s competition-winning design takes the form of a circular volume set within the museum’s stone walled garden. it was important to the architects that the new addition remained independent of the original building, while respecting the historic garden. the scheme’s freestanding sculptural quality addresses these concerns by creating a pavilion-like structure in keeping with the traditions of structures found in park and garden settings.

underneath the cantilevered 2,000 ton concrete roof, the new ground floor restaurant faces the sunniest aspect of the garden and can be used independently of the rest of the museum. its walls are made of structural glass that curve around the extension creating a sense of a floating roof as well as introducing natural light to the floors below, where a stepped ‘public square’ leads visitors to the new exhibition galleries.

‘the national museum of finland is a unique opportunity to explore inclusiveness in a building and we are deeply honored to have won the competition,’ says JKMM founding partner samuli miettinen. ‘our entry, atlas, reinforces our interest in how architecture can enable a sense of solidarity and belonging to a place. the national museum is a place that belongs to everyone and anyone in finland and we thought its extension’s architectural form should be universally understood yet encourage multiple interpretations.’ see other projects by JKMM architects on designboom here.

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project info:

name: atlas
location: national museum of finland, helsinki, finland
building program: a new extension including: additional exhibition space, workshops, a new restaurant in the museum’s garden
competition organizers: the finnish heritage agency, the national museum of finland and senate properties

competition team
architect: JKMM architects —
samuli miettinen (lead architect), asmo jaaksi, teemu kurkela, juha mäki-jyllilä, samuli summanen, marko pulli, marcus kujala, svenja lindner
structural engineers: ramboll finland oy
mechanical & electrical engineers: ramboll finland oy
geo: ramboll finland oy
landscape architects: loci maisema-arkkitehdit

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all images by hannu rytky

co-designed by JKMM architects and sauna on fire, the pavilion offers an atmospheric sequence influenced by the typical saunas found throughout finland. a passageway guides visitors into the circular sauna pavilion, shielded from the harsh desert light. visitors first enter a low-lit passageway that leads to the ‘löylyhuone’ steam room — the heart of a finnish sauna — with wooden benches and the ‘kiuas’ stove. after enjoying a sauna, visitors will enter a softly-lit space opening onto a centralized atrium yard. in the absence of an icy cold natural body of water, this atrium yard offers a shaded oasis for cooling down and meditative relaxing. like saunas in finland, the steam of life pavilion at burning man encapsulates the shared sense of humanity in a way that is memorable and timeless.

‘in finland we are all very proud of our sauna culture,’ says samppa lappalainen, architect and CEO at JKMM. ‘it’s therefore a real honor for our design team to share a genuine, purifying, and meditative sauna-experience with the daring and curious audiences at burning man. so, I’m super excited to see the reactions and hear the feedback of guests to our sauna pavilion.’

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project info:

title: steam of life pavilion
architecture: JKMM architects, sauna on fire

exhibited at: burning man 2019

event dates: august 25th — september 2nd 2019

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image by tuomas uusheimo

the artwork exhibited at amos rex ranges from the newest contemporary art to 20th-century modernism to ancient cultures. museum curators hope for the past, present and future to produce unique experiences and surprising encounters beneath and above ground.

asmo jaaksi, founding partner of JKMM commented: ‘integrating one of finland’s architecturally pioneering 1930s buildings – lasipalatsi – as part of the amos rex project has been a moving experience. by adding a bold new layer to lasipalatsi, we feel we are connecting past with present. we would like this to come across as a seamless extension as well as an exciting museum space very much of its time.’

image by mika huisman

amos rex has its origins in the amos anderson art museum, which has been helsinki’s leading private museum since 1965. to meet changes in the practice and display of contemporary art in the 21st century, the trustees of the amos anderson art museum concluded that a new venue would be better suited for providing new art experiences than the museum’s existing accommodation in converted newspaper offices. the nearby lasipalatsi building, one of finland’s best-preserved examples of 1930s functionalist architecture was identified as a new home for the museum.

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image by tuomas uusheimo

image courtesy of JKMM architects

image courtesy of JKMM architects

UPDATE: this project has been shortlisted in the ‘completed buildings – culture’ category and for the ‘best use of natural light prize’ at the 2019 world architecture festival.

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