Architecture & Design Museum at Helsinki Design Week
Saturday 6 September
4 pm Guided Tour: Architecture of Historical Helsinki in Finnish
6 pm Guided Tour: Architecture of Historical Helsinki in English
Tuesday 9 September
4–5:30 pm Sketching Course – hosted by Aalto+Aalto
4:30–5:45 pm Online Event: Celebrating the Everyday
Wednesday 10 September
5 pm Virtual Tour of Maija Lavonen’s Exhibition in English
Office Pong, by invitation (TBA)
Thursday 11 September
3 pm Guided Tour: Architecture of Modern Helsinki in English
5 pm Guided Tour: Architecture of Modern Helsinki in Finnish
Saturday 13 September
2 pm Guided Tour: 1970s Architecture of Vuosaari in Finnish
3 pm Woven Color Collage Workshop in Finnish
4 pm Guided Tour: 1970s Architecture of Vuosaari in English
Explore the Events:
Guided Tour: Architecture of Historical Helsinki
Saturday 6 September at 4 pm in Finnish and 6 pm in English
The Historical Helsinki architecture walk explores what makes Helsinki the city it is today. During the tour, you will learn about Finnish history, key figures, building materials and techniques, and discover the magnificent buildings that define Helsinki’s rich history.
Sketching Course Inspired by Marie-José Van Hee – hosted by Aalto+Aalto
Tuesday 9 September, 4–5:30 pm
In this sketching course inspired by Marie-José Van Hee, you will learn to visualize and communicate architecture and space. The course opens up the possibilities of sketching through various exercises, using hand-drawing tools and techniques. You will learn observation skills, visual note-taking, and explore different sketching methods.
Celebrating the Everyday – Marie-José Van Hee’s Architecture in Dialogue with Aalto
This dialogue brings together architects Sam De Vocht and Sofia Nivarti to explore the connections between the work of renowned Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee and Alvar, Aino, and Elissa Aalto. Marie-José Van Hee was awarded the prestigious Alvar Aalto Medal in 2024 as its 15th recipient.
Virtual Tour of Maija Lavonen’s Exhibition
If you are unable to visit the exhibition in person in Helsinki, you are welcome to join our virtual guided tour! The virtual tours are live-streamed once a month on Wednesdays on the Architecture & Design Museum’s Facebook page.
Guided Tour: Architecture of Modern Helsinki
Thursday 11 September at 3 pm in English and 5 pm in Finnish
This architectural walk examines the aesthetics, materials, and social conditions that shaped the development of modern architecture in Helsinki from the 1930s to 2018. The tour features fascinating office buildings, department stores, educational buildings, and other public structures in the city centre.
Guided Tour: 1970s Architecture of Vuosaari in Finnish
Saturday 13 September at 2 pm in Finnish and 4 pm in English
Vuosaari, Helsinki’s largest district, has evolved architecturally and urbanistically over the decades. This guided tour explores the architecture and suburban planning of Vuosaari from the perspective of the 1970s.
Woven Color Collage Workshop
Saturday 13 September at 3 pm in Finnish
Join us for a woven color collage workshop guided by a professional – alone or with a friend! In this workshop, you will learn to create a textile weave with deliciously colorful yarns. The session begins with a brief introduction to highlights of the exhibition, followed by the weaving workshop in the studio.
