Haarla palace, Office building in Kyttälä district, Tampere, Finland
Haarla palace is an office building in the Kyttälä district with Nordic classical features including large windows and symmetrical facade design. The granite structure was comprehensively renovated and now operates as contemporary workspace.
The building was constructed in 1923 by architect Jussi Paatela and served as a residence for industrialist Rafael Haarla through 1938. In the 1970s it faced demolition but was preserved through efforts of preservation-minded architects.
This place housed the folklore department of the University of Tampere, where researchers and students worked to document and understand regional traditions. The space reflected the academic community's commitment to preserving knowledge about local heritage.
The building is accessible in the Kyttälä neighborhood and displays its classical design features from the street. Visitors should approach through the main entrance, where the renovated interior reflects contemporary office standards.
The building narrowly escaped demolition in the 1970s when architects Otto-Iivari Meurman and Erkki Helamaa advocated for its preservation. Their intervention saved a structure that could have vanished from the city's architectural landscape.
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