Turku Library

Turku City Library, Turku, JKMM 2007






Haiku

"The Church of Knowledge,
Lofty, welcoming, light, holds
Pilgrims deep in thought."

Turun Sanomat

Turun Sanomat Building, Turku, Alvar Aalto 1928-30




Haiku

"Relic of an aged
Broadcast method bearing news
To those who had none."

St Henry Ecuminical Chapel

St Henry Ecuminical Chapel, Turku, Matti Sanaksenaho 2002




























Haiku

"Copper scales sheath a
warm red pine lined heart,
beating for all faiths."

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Turku, Pekka Pitkanen 1967




Haiku

"Silent Monolith
Laid bare to material truth
For solace, through faith."

Chapel of the Resurrection

Chapel of the Resurrection, Turku, Erik Bryggman 1941





Haiku

"Earthly, earthy place
Whose tranquil tactility,
Warm to the touch."

Villa Mairea

The Villa Mairea, Noormarkku, Alvar Aalto 1938-9





Haiku

"The Art Collector
Enmeshes forest, vine and stone
To dwell gracefully."

Manifesto

"Studying the Laws of Free Fall while Falling"

This manifesto embodies the scope of investigation undertaken during the Thesis Foundation, in relation to phenomenology within architecture and my own personal theoretical standpoint.