Published in 2/2023 - Care

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Myllypuro Senior Centre

Kirsti Sivén & Asko Takala Architects

Architects Asko Takala, Kirsti Sivén, Tuula Nurmi
Location Myllymatkantie 4, Helsinki
Gross Area 16 300 m2
Completion 2021
Original Building Erkki Helamaa ja Veijo Martikainen 1970

The rational architecture of 1970s provided a flexible framework for transforming a geriatric hospital into a modern senior centre in Myllypuro, Helsinki. Read Karita Rytivaara’s review → Modern System Got a Homely Reform

Read the Director’s thoughts on the senior centre → We were involved in every design meeting

Photos Tuomas Uusheimo, Kirsti Sivén & Asko Takala Architects