Finlandia Hall: A mind blowing optical illusion
Helsinki is one of the greatest cities to see Finnish innovation, whether it’s through its cultural influence, famous architecture, or luxurious lifestyle. In this outlandish kingdom of compelling architecture, did you know that there is a renowned monument that offers an unusual optical illusion? Finlandia Hall is a multifunctional arena that was designed by Alvar Aalto, in the nineteenth century. It was completed in 1971 and has a variety of towering stakes, intricate decorations, and sloping roofs.
Finlandia Hall is also unique in that Alvar Aalto created each of its components personally. The most remarkable feature of this phenomenal structure is its optical illusion-based architectural design. Alvar Aalto had a fervent passion for his work, which he displayed by testing the optical illusion blueprints early in his career. By installing black trapezium over a white marble surface to match the rising tower, he gave Finlandia Hall its illusion. This arrangement gave the National Museum building on the other side the appearance of being higher.
You must climb Finlandia Hall’s tower to see this mind-blowing optical illusion. Aside from that, this simple building is loaded with nature-inspired interiors where rusticity meets convention. I was delighted to have the opportunity to explore and admire Aalto’s hand-picked lights, doorknobs, and furniture items for this magnificent hall. Finlandia Hall was conceived as a multifunctional arena from the beginning. As a result, Aalto paid great attention to creating a large empty area with good acoustics. A lattice ceiling was built to conceal the void from the audience.
The sounds fall like a deep post-echo inside, similar to a church tower. Aalto used white marble and black granite in the flooring patterns to add variety to Hall’s interior. He picked marble to represent Finland’s connection to the Mediterranean way of life. By and by, Finlandia is a fantastic venue worth seeing. Not only do they retain all the original artist impressions but also host national and international exhibits on occasion.
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