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Between Architecture of War <strong>and</strong> Military Urbanism<br />

UDL 10 Tall<strong>in</strong>n April 25-28, 2013<br />

<strong>BRUTALISM</strong> <strong>IN</strong> <strong>WILDERNESS</strong> - <strong>F<strong>in</strong>nish</strong> <strong>military</strong> <strong>bases</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>1960s</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>70s</strong><br />

Kristo Vesikansa, Aalto University, Hels<strong>in</strong>ki


THE BUILD<strong>IN</strong>G DEPARTMENT OF THE M<strong>IN</strong>ISTRY OF DEFENCE<br />

Vilho Noko, b. 1912, grad. 1954, MoD 1950-, <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> department 1957-


THE BUILD<strong>IN</strong>G DEPARTMENT OF THE M<strong>IN</strong>ISTRY OF DEFENCE<br />

Vilho Noko, b. 1912, grad. 1954, MoD 1950-, <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> department 1957-<br />

Pentti Viljanen, b. 1928, grad. 1954, MoD 1955-91<br />

Jorma Pankakoski, b. 1929, grad. 1955, MoD 1956-62<br />

Pekka Rajala, b. 1929, grad. 1954, MoD 1956<br />

Pertti Autio, b. 1930, grad. 1956, MoD 1957-60<br />

Re<strong>in</strong>o Lamm<strong>in</strong>-Soila, b. 1921, grad. 1953, MoD 1957-58<br />

Timo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1928, grad. 1956, MoD 1958-62


THE BUILD<strong>IN</strong>G DEPARTMENT OF THE M<strong>IN</strong>ISTRY OF DEFENCE<br />

Vilho Noko, b. 1912, grad. 1954, MoD 1950-, <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> department 1957-<br />

Pentti Viljanen, b. 1928, grad. 1954, MoD 1955-91<br />

Jorma Pankakoski, b. 1929, grad. 1955, MoD 1956-62<br />

Pekka Rajala, b. 1929, grad. 1954, MoD 1956<br />

Pertti Autio, b. 1930, grad. 1956, MoD 1957-60<br />

Re<strong>in</strong>o Lamm<strong>in</strong>-Soila, b. 1921, grad. 1953, MoD 1957-58<br />

Timo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1928, grad. 1956, MoD 1958-62<br />

<strong>IN</strong>DEPENDENT ARCHITECTS<br />

Pentti Ahola, b. 1919, grad. 1947<br />

Osmo Lappo, b. 1927, grad. 1953<br />

Mikko Heliövaara, b. 1929, grad. 1956<br />

Timo Penttilä, b. 1931, grad. 1956<br />

Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1931, grad. 1960<br />

Pentti Pajar<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1932, grad. 1958


THE BUILD<strong>IN</strong>G DEPARTMENT OF THE M<strong>IN</strong>ISTRY OF DEFENCE<br />

Vilho Noko, b. 1912, grad. 1954, MoD 1950-, <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> department 1957-<br />

Pentti Viljanen, b. 1928, grad. 1954, MoD 1955-91<br />

<strong>IN</strong>DEPENDENT ARCHITECTS<br />

Pentti Ahola, b. 1919, grad. 1947<br />

Osmo Lappo, b. 1927, grad. 1953<br />

Mikko Heliövaara, b. 1929, grad. 1956<br />

Timo Penttilä, b. 1931, grad. 1956<br />

Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1931, grad. 1960<br />

Jorma Pankakoski, b. 1929, grad. 1955, MoD 1956-62<br />

Pekka Rajala, b. 1929, grad. 1954, MoD 1956<br />

Pertti Autio, b. 1930, grad. 1956, MoD 1957-60<br />

Re<strong>in</strong>o Lamm<strong>in</strong>-Soila, b. 1921, grad. 1953, MoD 1957-58<br />

Timo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1928, grad. 1956, MoD 1958-62<br />

Pentti Pajar<strong>in</strong>en, b. 1932, grad. 1958


Jorma Pankakoski: Hyrylä Soldier´s Home, 1960


<strong>WILDERNESS</strong> GARRISONS<br />

Kajaani Garrison, 1960-75<br />

2500 soldiers<br />

Site plan: Pentti Viljanen<br />

Garrison center: Osmo Lappo<br />

Barracks: Pentti Rajala<br />

Hospital: Timo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en<br />

Staff hous<strong>in</strong>g: Pentti Ahola<br />

Säkylä Garrison, 1960-67<br />

2500 soldiers<br />

Site plan: Pentti Viljanen<br />

Garrison center: Osmo Lappo<br />

Barracks: Pentti Rajala<br />

Hospital: Timo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en<br />

Vekaranjärvi Garrison, 1966-74<br />

3000 soldiers<br />

Site plan: Pentti Viljanen<br />

Garrison center: Osmo Lappo<br />

Barracks: Pentti Rajala<br />

Hospital: Timo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en<br />

Staff hous<strong>in</strong>g: Timo Penttilä<br />

Keuruu Garrison, 1964-77<br />

1500 soldiers<br />

Site plan, garrison center, barracks, hospital, staff hous<strong>in</strong>g: Timo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en


URBAN CONTEXT<br />

Lappeenranta Cavalry Barracks, 1889-93<br />

Sodankyla ̈ Garrison, 1958-66


HISTORICAL CONT<strong>IN</strong>UITY?


MILITARY BASES VS. HOUS<strong>IN</strong>G ESTATES<br />

entti Viljanen: Kajaani Garrison, 1960 Olli Kiv<strong>in</strong>en etc.: Pihlajamaki ̈ Hous<strong>in</strong>g, Hels<strong>in</strong>ki, 1959-64


GARRISON CENTERS VS. CIVIC CENTERS<br />

Martti & Marjatta Jaat<strong>in</strong>en: Oulu Monumental Center, 1962-67<br />

Osmo Lappo: Vekaranjärvi Garrison Center, 1966-74


Osmo Lappo: Vekaranjärvi Garrison Center, 1966-74<br />

URBAN SPACE


Pekka Rajala: Barracks, Vekaranjärvi, 1966-68<br />

STANDARDIZATION


Osmo Lappo: Kajaani Garrison Center, 1960-68<br />

Osmo Lappo: Säkylä Garrison Center, 1960-67


MATERIALS<br />

smo Lappo: Soldiers´ Home, Säkylä, 1960-67 Osmo Lappo: Sports Hall, Kajaani, 1960-64


smo Lappo: Soldiers´ Home, Kajaani, 1960-68<br />

BUILD<strong>IN</strong>G TECHNIQUES


smo Lappo: Canteen, Vekaranjärvi, 1966-74


Osmo Lappo: Sports Hall, Kajaani, 1960-64


Osmo Lappo: Soldiers´ Home, Vekaranjärvi, 1966-74


Osmo Lappo: Movie Theater, Vekaranjärvi, 1966-74


oward Smith: Murals, Vekaranjärvi, 1974<br />

THE <strong>IN</strong>TEGRATION OF VISUAL ARTS


imo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en: Keuruu Garrison, 1960-77


imo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en: Keuruu Garrison, 1960


imo <strong>and</strong> Tuomo Suomala<strong>in</strong>en: Keuruu Garrison Center, 1960-73

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