The Unknown Side of Eliel and Eero Saarinen

Jari and Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen's new book presents residential buildings designed by the Saarinens, many of which have previously been overshadowed by impressive public buildings.

Text Eero Okkonen

Jari Jetsonen & Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen: Eliel and Eero Saarinen Homes. Rakennustieto 2025. 282 pages.

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Eero Okkonen is an architect who for his doctoral thesis is studying bank construction in Tampere at the beginning of the 20th century.

Published in 5 – 2025 - New Visions

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