Alajärvi administrative centre explained

The Alajärvi administrative centre (Finnish: Alajärven hallintokeskus) is a buildings complex in the town of Alajärvi, Finland, comprising the town hall and related offices, health centre, parish hall and other buildings.[1] It was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, who also designed the adjacent library building.

Details

The town hall and health centre were completed in 1967; the parish hall became ready in 1970.[2]

The complex has been designated and protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency as a nationally important built cultural environment (Valtakunnallisesti merkittävä rakennettu kulttuuriympäristö).[3]

Aalto was born and raised near Alajärvi and had a close connection with the area, and consequently designed several buildings there.[4] The Museovirasto has classified the administrative center as a cultural site of national interest in Finland.[5]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alvar Aalto in Alajärvi . AlvarAalto.fi . Alvar Aalto Foundation . 27 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Aalto - Alajärvi . Alajarvi.fi . City of Alajärvi . 27 October 2020 . fi.
  3. Web site: Alajärven kirkko ja julkiset rakennukset (Alajärvi church and administrative centre) . RKY.fi . Finnish Heritage Agency . 27 October 2020 . fi.
  4. News: Alvar Aalto suunnitteli Villa Väinölän läheisilleen – ränsistyvä rakennus pelastettiin jättiremontilla Alajärvellä . 27 October 2020 . Yle . 27 January 2018 . fi.
  5. Web site: 2022-04-23. fi. Museovirasto. Alajärven kirkko ja julkiset rakennukset. rky.fi.