The Finnish Demolition Atlas (www.purkukartta.fi), launched in March 2025, showcases the extent of demolition in Finland. By visualising demolition on an interactive map, the atlas raises awareness of the take–make–waste mindset in the built environment.
Inspired by the Demolition Atlas, the seminar series invites students, teachers, and research staff to engage critically with demolition from environmental, societal, and cultural perspectives. Each event, organised in collaboration with the architecture faculties in Finland, features guest speakers, short presentations, and an open discussion with the audience. Alongside the discussions, participants will be introduced to the Demolition Atlas. Refreshments will be served in a relaxed setting.
Join us in:
Otaniemi on October 2 at 17–18:30 at Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge
with speakers Iida Kalakoski and Hella Hernberg
Oulu on October 7 at 17–18:30 at Agora stairs
with speakers Malin Moisio and Mario Kolkwitz
Tampere on October 9 at 17–19:00 at RO107 (Concrete stairs)
with speakers Panu Savolainen, Mari-Sohvi Miettinen and Essi Nisonen
Students, staff members, or curious about the topic – welcome to discuss and rethink demolition!
This event is organised in collaboration with Architects Climate Action Network Finland (ACAN Finland) and is supported by TURNS (Tampere Urban Research Network for Sustainability) Enrichment Funding.
Organiser
ACAN Finland
Further information
anna.k.koskinen@tuni.fi mario.kolkwitz@tuni.fi