Study Guide

Objectives

Student is able to recognize different architectural styles of Finnish architecture. Student is able to discuss and analyze the tradition of architecture.

Student is able to recognize the most important highlights of Finnish contemporary architecture and they know the most important Finnish architects.

Student understands the tradition and current principles of wooden structures. Student realizes how wooden structures affect the architecture both in small houses and public buildings.

Student has basic knowledge of Finnish legislation of building.

Content

Finnish regulations of land-use and building.

Overview of Finnish Architecture from 14th century to today.
Finnish medieval architecture. Gustavian III style and Empire. (Gothic and Classic revival). National Romanticism.
Functionalism, Modernism, Post-modernism

Finnish pioneer architects

Traditional and modern Finnish building types, especially wooden buildings.