Tuulensuu house, Residential building from 1929 in Tampere, Finland
The Tuulensuu house is a residential building from 1929 in central Tampere featuring neoclassical architecture with surface decorations and stucco work created by skilled craftsmen of the period. It houses multiple apartments and contains facilities capable of hosting up to 450 people for events.
City architect Bertel Strömmer designed this building in 1929 as the largest residential structure in Tampere upon completion. The project represented a significant moment in the city's residential architecture during the interwar period.
The building displays craftsmanship from stucco artist Arvid Nurhonen and sculptor Wäinö Rautalin, whose work shaped the visual character of Finnish interior and exterior design in that era. Their contributions remain visible in the decorative details throughout the structure.
The restored building is easily located in the city center and displays its original 1929 appearance after extensive renovation work. Note that this is an active residential complex, so access to interior spaces may be limited for visitors.
Between 2006 and 2008, restoration teams used historical photographs and documents to return the building to its 1929 appearance. This careful process allowed craftspeople to recreate details that might otherwise have been lost over time.
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