The soft-spoken Juhani Pallasmaa has formulated and described the essence of architecture all of his life. In Finland, Juhani Pallasmaa is known as a Constructivist. His work has been inspired by the simplicity of Japanese architecture and the abstraction of modern Deconstructivism.
How many books has Juhani Pallasmaa published?
Pallasmaa has published two dozen books and over 300 essays in 30 languages. Some of his best known publications include: Juhani Pallasmaa, Understanding Architecture, Phaidon, 2012. Juhani Pallasmaa, Encounters 2 – Architectural Essays. Edited by Peter MacKeith.
What is Pallasmaa’s contribution to architecture?
Many of his articles are first featured in ARK ( The Finnish Architectural Review ). Among Pallasmaa’s many books on architectural theory is The Eyes of the Skin – Architecture and the Senses, a book that has become a classic of architectural theory and is required reading on courses in many schools of architecture around the world.
Who is PAIS Pallasmaa?
Pallasmaa has also lectured widely in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. His exhibitions of Finnish architecture, planning and visual arts have been displayed in more than thirty countries and he has written numerous articles on cultural philosophy, environmental psychology and theories of architecture and the arts.
JUHANI PALLASMAA Juhani Pallasmaa (b. 1936), architect SAFA, Hon. FAIA, Int FRIBA, and professor, runs an architectural office in Helsinki. Since the 1960’s he has been active in urban planning, architecture, exhibition design, product design, and graphic design.
What are some of Pallasmaa’s notable built works?
Pallasmaa’s notable built works include: Moduli 225 (1969 with Kristian Gullichsen), Atelier for Tor Ame, Vano Island (1970), the Rovanierni Art Museum Renovation (1986), the granite column entrance for the installation “Arrival Plaza” at the Cranbrook Academy (1994), and the Sarni Lapp Museum and Northern Lapland Visitors Center (1998).
What did Juhani do at Erlanger House?
Juhani Pallasmaa was in residence at the School of Architecture’s Erlanger House for the entire fall term. Professor Kevin Hinders served as the faculty host and collaborated with Juhani on the development of a graduate studio. Kevin also coordinated Juhani’s various activities such as lectures, exhibitions and symposiums.
