Valtiontalo, Civil guard house in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The Valtiontalo building features clean geometric lines and functional spaces across multiple floors, designed by architect Alvar Aalto in the late 1920s.
The Finnish state purchased this structure in 1934, transforming it from a civil guard headquarters into a government building that served multiple administrative functions.
The building represents a shift in architectural styles from Nordic Classicism to Functionalism, incorporating Poul Henningsen light fixtures and Mettlach tiles throughout its interior.
Following renovations completed in 2020, Valtiontalo maintains its protected status while providing modern facilities within its historical framework near Kirkkopuisto.
At age 28, Aalto designed this building after placing second in an architectural competition, yet his vision was selected for construction over the winning entry.
Location: Jyväskylä
Inception: 1929
Architects: Alvar Aalto
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Part of: Jyväskylä Kirkkopuisto and city hall
GPS coordinates: 62.24112,25.74659
Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:34
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