The representative of Bryggman institute, Mikko Laaksonen will guide in Rauma from 9th to 12th July based on his book Rauma : architectural guide. The architecture guide presents the significant architectural landmarks of Rauma. In addition to Kirsti, Marela, Pinnala, Tammela, and the Town Hall, numerous other examples from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Rauma are presented. Rauma also boasts impressive modern architecture, such as the state office building, the main library, and the Kari campus. The guide comprehensively and clearly describes the standardised house areas and housing construction in Rauma by district. The book is bilingual Finnish – English.
Old Rauma : architectural guidance
Thu 9 th July 6 – 8 PM
Start: Raatihuoneentori, Kauppakatu 13
https://tapahtumat.rauma.fi/en-FI/page/6a3909d9a7cd070007b64a7e/old-rauma-architectural-guidance
The guidance presents Old Rauma from point of view of architecture.
The historical town of Rauma has not burnt down since 1682 and the restructuring plans were not implemented as unrealistic. The log frames of the buildings are often from 18th and 19th centuries, but the current form is from rebuildings in the turn of 19th to 20th century. How does Old Rauma compare to other Nordic wooden towns? How the buildings have been altered in restorations in recent decades and how do the infill buildings look?
III district : architectural guidance
Fri 10 th July 5 – 7 PM
Start at Männistö kiosk, Syväraumankatu 1
https://tapahtumat.rauma.fi/en-FI/page/6a390bc7a7cd070007b64c4c/iii-district-architectural-guidance
The third district of Rauma, to the north of the railway is like a picture book of Finnish architecture. The construction of the area started with wooden houses for workers and classicist type houses. Type houses were constructed for Lönnström companies, and during the post-war shortages several two-storey wooden buildings were built. The state Arava funds were used to build high-rises along Syväraumankatu, for the well-off terraced house were provided.
Architectural guidance: town centre, teacher seminary and Kanali banks
Saturday 11th July 1 – 3 PM
Start Rauma town hall, Kanalinranta 3
https://tapahtumat.rauma.fi/en-FI/page/6a390aaa187d2f00074bb165/architectural-guidance-town-centre-teacher-seminary-and-kanali-banks
The tour presents the architecture of the town centre, teacher seminary and Kanali banks, both public buildings, commercial buildings and residential houses.
The new town centre of Rauma was built from the beginning of 20th century with the tower of the Voluntary Fire brigade as the landmark. Valtakulma by Erkki Huttunen was the first functionalist co-operative store in the country. The teacher seminary was located at Rauma at the end of 19th century, its school buildings are from different times. The second district includes also high-rises by Keijo Valli and Eero Kari. We will return via the Kanali banks beside the state office building and library.
Architectural guidance: Kukonkari, Pormestarinhaka, Onnela, Nummi
Sunday 12th July 1 – 3 PM
Start congregation office building, Kirkkokatu 2
https://tapahtumat.rauma.fi/en-FI/page/6a390d49187d2f00074bb399/architectural-guidance-kukonkari-pormestarinhaka-onnela-nummi
Around Old Rauma there is a large zone of type houses. Kukonkari and Pormestarinhaka are post-war type planned houses. In the area there is also the Rauma hospital by Bertel Strömmer and the Kordelin chapel by Lars Sonck. Onnela was built to the south of Old Rauma along a regular grid plan. In Nummi there are type houses for workers, with the houses tailored for the builders as a matter of course.
2 hour walking tour. Clothing according to weather and good shoes.
In English upon request.
Guide author Mikko Laaksonen
Prices: cash or mobilepay
10 e basic price 5 e under 18 years, student, unemployed, pensioner, 7,5 euros in advance,
https://holvi.com/shop/MikkoLaaksonen/section/opastukset-guidances/
The book is best available from the town of Rauma museums, service point Pyyrman and the webshop:
https://verkkokauppa.rauma.fi/tuote/rauma-arkkitehtuuriopas/
