Malmi Church, Brick church in Ylä-Malmi, Helsinki, Finland
Malmi Church is a red brick building in Ylä-Malmi with a distinctive bell tower entrance and three internal levels. It contains a main sanctuary, a parish hall, and a music room that can be used separately or combined for different gatherings.
Architect Kristian Gullichsen completed this building in 1981, drawing inspiration from Alvar Aalto's design principles. It was constructed as part of the neighborhood's development during that period.
The interior features a large textile work by Maija Lavonen that shifts colors according to the ecclesiastical calendar, becoming part of how the space feels throughout the year.
The main sanctuary seats around 300 people, and connecting the various rooms can accommodate up to around 800 for larger events. The flexible layout makes it easy to adjust the space depending on what is being held inside.
Natural light enters through skylights positioned above the altar wall, which features irregular brickwork and bronze bells in the tower passage. This thoughtful lighting design creates a changing quality of light inside depending on the time of day.
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