Väre – Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Verstas Architects

Architects Jussi Palva, Väinö Nikkilä, Riina Palva, Ilkka Salminen
Location Otaniementie 14, Espoo
Gross Area 45 400 m²
Completion 2018

Photos Andreas Meichsner

Väre, Aalto-yliopiston taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu sisänäkymä

Published in 6 – 2018 - Digital

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