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Published in 4/2025 - Modern Heritage

Leisure

Ähtäri Swimming Hall

Studio Puisto

Architects Sami Logren, Maiju Koskela, Heikki Riitahuhta
Location Karhunkierros 147, Ähtäri
Gross Area 1 630 m2
Completion 2024

A swimming hall adapts skilfully to its diverse neighbours – a zoo and 1970s hotel. Read Esa Laaksonen’s review → ”The Raccoon’s Washroom”

Photos Riikka Kantinkoski, Marc Goodwin

© Marc Goodwin
© Marc Goodwin
© Riikka Kantinkoski
© Riikka Kantinkoski
© Riikka Kantinkoski

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