Savo Karelia building
Savo Karelia building, Functionalist office building in Vyborg, Russia.
Description
The Savo Karelia building is a functionalist office structure in Vyborg with clean lines and open floor plans typical of the 1930s. The white facade with horizontal window bands and slender columns display the modern simplicity of this architectural approach.
History
The building was designed in 1937 by Finnish architects Toivo Paatela and Aarne Ervi during a time of intense commercial growth in Vyborg. Its creation occurred during a period of significant regional change and shifting political boundaries.
Culture
The building shows how Finnish architectural ideas shaped this border city and continue to define its appearance today. Visitors can notice these northern European design principles in the details throughout the structure.
Practical
The building sits centrally on Naberezhnaya Sorokaletiya VLKSM and is easily reached on foot while exploring the city center. The white facade is clearly visible from the street, making it simple to view the functionalist design from multiple angles.
Did you know?
The building was designed by architects who later created major projects in Finland and shaped their entire careers. This shows that Vyborg was a place where accomplished talents created their early works.
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