Hvitträsk, Art nouveau museum in Kirkkonummi, Finland
Hvitträsk is an architectural museum composed of three connected buildings made of natural stone and logs, positioned on a granite cliff overlooking Lake Vitträsk. The structures integrate the natural rock formations and feature spaces that shift between residential, office, and studio areas.
The three architects Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen designed and built this residential complex in 1903 as their shared home and office. The location became part of a broader movement to integrate local Finnish materials and landscapes into modern architectural practice.
The museum displays furniture, textiles, and objects that reflect the National Romantic movement in early 20th century Finnish architecture. Visitors can see how the architects lived and worked within their own spaces.
The museum operates from May through September, Wednesday to Sunday, offering guided tours, a cafe, and a shop with architectural publications. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since access involves pathways across natural granite rock and stairs leading to the lakeshore.
The property features gardens with stone terraces and forest paths woven into the natural rock formations surrounding the site. Stairs descend directly from the complex to the lakeshore, making the water an integral part of the design rather than a distant backdrop.
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