Kirsti Sivén & Asko Takala Arkkitehdit appears on Dezeen’s online publications ”50 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS LEADING SOCIAL HOUSING REVIVAL”
Social housing is perceived differently around the world, so the projects on the list are based on their local contexts. In Finland social housing means traditionally affordable social housing that is mainly provided by municipality-owned companies and a few nationwide non-profit organisations. Anyway it is housing for everyone, and since the beginning of the 20th century […]
Sivén & Takala Architects turns 40!
On November 22nd, 2023, it was exactly 40 years since the establishment, i.e., registration in the commercial register, of the office. We celebrated the day with a dinner at an architectural venue, namely the Savoy restaurant. The office commemorated Kaisa, Alex, and Kristiina, who have been with us for over half of this time, with […]
Myllymatka in ARK magazine
Myllypuro Senior Centre is featured in the latest Arkkitehti-magazine (Finnish Architectural Review), focusing on care environments. The rational architecture of the 1970s provided a flexible framework for transforming a geriatric hospital into a modern senior centre in Myllypuro, Helsinki. Aptly the article was written by Karita Rytivaara who researches the fading architectural legacy of the […]
Two-time tennis winner
For the second year in a row, Albert Rabaza from Sivén & Takala Architects won the architects and designers tennis tournament – Durat Open 2023.
Asko Takala selected as next president of SAFA
The Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA) has confirmed Asko Takala as the new president of the association. SAFA article here.
Villa Tervas on Archdaily
Villa Tervas, a small-town timber home from Kajaani, is now featured on archdaily.
Office trip to THL
Last week the office got to visit the forensic science facilities at the K-building for THL: The National Institute for Health and Welfare. We had a thorough tour of the specialized laboratory facilities, including the autopsy rooms! The office’s most complex project to date, the highly technical and challenging program required unique and flexible solutions. […]
Villa Tervas publications
Villa Tervas is featured in the most recent Arkkitehti-magazine (Finnish Architectural Review). The home in Kajaani is presented as part of a series of single dwelling houses and holiday homes in Finland and abroad. Kainuun Sanomat (Kainuu’s regional newspaper) also praises the home and in turn interviews the Arkkitehti-magazine as well as Kirsti Sivén about […]
Kotisatama; contributing to sustainable living
Kotisatama Senior Co-housing in Kalasatama is featured in the most recent issue of the Arkkitehti-magazine (Finnish Architectural Review) in an article discussing different types of sustainable living. Arkkitehti-magazine article: What Makes a Sustainable Living Environment? – Researchers Compiled a Checklist Kotisatama project Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo
Aimo Katajamäki sculpture unveiled at THL
An artwork by Aimo Katajamäki was unveiled in the THL courtyard on August 31, 2022. At THL, high-quality art is seen as an essential part of a demanding work environment. THL’s personnel also actively participated in preparing the acquisitions of works of art, as with this one. Aimo Katajamäki’s sculpture ensemble named Pan has been […]