Steven Holl Architects

Today, we mark 5 years of the REACH. When we first imagined a Kennedy Center expansion, we had a dream of making the arts more accessible to everyone in our community, removing any barriers between artist and audience. Now, 5 years later, we look back on all that we have created together. The REACH came from the belief that art units us, artists move us, creativity enriches us, and each of us can have a role to play. To the over 2 million people who have come to the REACH to explore and create – thank you. The community we have built together has made so much possible. I hope you’ll join us for the official anniversary celebration, September 20-22. ➡ https://lnkd.in/evPPArY2

Wow, Meander has gained international recognition! 🙌🏼 A feature article about Meander has been published in Dezeen, the world's most influential architecture, interiors, and design magazine, reaching over three million monthly readers and more than seven million social media followers. This is a significant honor for us, and we're incredibly proud of this. 🙏🏼 But that's not all—Wallpaper* has also mentioned us. As the global design authority, Wallpaper* leads the way in architecture, design, art, and more. Since its founding in 1996, it has grown into a multi-channel media brand that sets trends and inspires design enthusiasts worldwide. Also Designboom, the first and most popular digital magazine for architecture & design culture has written a story 🙌🏼 This recognition from such prestigious publications is a testament to the hard work and vision of our team. We are grateful for the support and excited to continue making our mark in the world of design and architecture 🌆 #NewilBau #Meander Dezeen Wallpaper* #Design #Architecture Steven Holl Architects ARK-house arkkitehdit Oy #Internationalarchitecture #art #building #newrealestate #Finland Read about it: 1️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dJUkcKWh 2️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dYhQycmA 3️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dHkred8j

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Steven Holl, the architect of Meander and Kiasma, who flew to Helsinki as our guest all the way from the USA. In the video, you will hear Steven give his welcoming speech at the Grand Opening of Meander. Truly a man of the hour, a legend. We would like to thank the entire Steven Holl Architects team for joining us here in Finland 🙏🏼. When we asked Steven about his first impression of Meander upon seeing it completed in real life for the first time, he said: "I thought, YES. It’s a big success." He also expressed his passion for all his projects and his desire to create something that people believe in, with Meander being no exception. "Every project is unique. This project is unique. This site is unique. Finland is unique. We love all our projects because they are unique." What a day 🙏🏼 ARK-house arkkitehdit Oy SSA Rakennus Vesa Honkonen #finnisharchitecture #Architecture #Design #Innovation #CreativeVision #ArtAndDesign #BuildingTheFuture #Inspiration #Leadership #Success #Teamwork #ModernArchitecture #SustainableDesign #CreativeLeadership #DesignExcellence #UrbanDesign #Construction #BuiltEnvironment #residentialbuilding

Steven Holl Architects, in collaboration with Newil&Bau, is proud to announce the completion of Meander Housing, a 115-apartment residential building located in Helsinki’s Taka-Töölö district along Taivallahti Bay. Meander shapes void spaces within a bounded urban block and maximizes views and sunlight for all units. The 180-meter-long building, varying in height from two to seven floors, traverses its rectangular site like a musical score. Rising in section towards the sea horizon, Meander introduces openness to the historic barracks. Steven Holl Architects won the competition for an apartment building in 2006. After a period of project dormancy, Meander was realized in 2.5 years according to its original design. Newil&Bau Petri Ylivuori Mikko Salola #newilbau #meander #helsinki #finland #penttikareoja #arkhousearkkitehdit #nordicdesign #nordicliving #stevenhollarchitects #stevenholl #sha Photos © Kuvio and © Jenny Kallio courtesy Newil&Bau

We are happy to welcome Noah Yaffe, Partner at Steven Holl Architects, to discuss SHA’s impactful work in Finland over the past 25 years, beginning with the opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in 1998. Noah Yaffe has led the realisation of three landmark projects in the Nordic region, including the residential building Meander by Steven Holl and Newil&Bau in Helsinki, opening this autumn. Mark your calendars: 💬 Noah Yaffe x Palimpsest: Building New Layers of Culture and Place in the Nordic Region. Main Stage Fri Sept 13 at 15:00. Professionals – register for Habitare: https://lnkd.in/dwa_X3fQ #Habitare #StevenHallArchitects #NewilBau

With the go-ahead for offices/landscape for Hansae Co. in Guatemala City, Steven Holl Architects has ongoing projects globally across eleven countries: United States: Philadelphia, PA; Pound Ridge, NY; Claverack, NY. Central America: Guatemala City, Guatemala. Asia: Kaplankaya, Turkey; Beijing, China; Taipei, Taiwan. Europe: Tirana, Albania (2 projects); Ostrava, Czech Republic; Liberec, Czech Republic; Terezin, Czech Republic; Helsinki, Finland; Rome, Italy; Gran Sasso, Italy; Alsace, France; Herning, Denmark. SHA’s international scope was recently highlighted in an interview with Roberto Bannura in Archinect: “For Steven Holl Architects, international work is a core component… ‘Our most effective outreach comes through publications, exhibitions, lectures, and videos on our work,’ Steven Holl Architects Partner Roberto Bannura told Archinect. ‘Over the years, this approach has proven to be a very effective way to attract the enthusiastic interest of like-minded clients who value the studio’s philosophy and are open to a collaborative relationship towards a shared, inspiring vision.’” Read the full feature by Niall Patrick Walsh at https://lnkd.in/evGtwmdg Image: Concept for Hansae offices, Guatemala City. Courtesy: Steven Holl

"For Steven Holl Architects, international work is a core component of [its] business model. 'Our most effective outreach comes through publications, exhibitions, lectures, and videos on our work,' Steven Holl Architects Partner Roberto Bannura told Archinect when asked how the firm typically procures international work. 'Over the years, this approach has proven to be a very effective way to attract the enthusiastic interest of like-minded clients who value the studio’s philosophy and are open to a collaborative relationship towards a shared, inspiring vision.'" Read the full feature by Niall Patrick Walsh at Archinect: https://lnkd.in/evGtwmdg

On September 13, 2024, Noah Yaffe will present "Palimpsest: Building new layers of culture and place in the Nordic region" at Habitare, Helsinki. Steven Holl Architects has been working in Finland for over 25 years since the opening of the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in 1998. Noah has led the realization of three landmark projects in the Nordic region, including Meander housing in Helsinki, opening this fall, and will speak about the influence of the region’s history and culture on SHA’s projects as well as its impact on the studio’s growth and design approach. Habitare is the leading furniture, design, and interior event in the Nordics. Visit Habitare for more information and to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eknVShE2

Steven Holl and Dimitra Tsachrelia, AIA co-presented “The Architectonics of Music” at the Meltingpot Forum during the Colours of Ostrava Festival, the largest interdisciplinary forum in Europe with over 30,000 visitors across 10 venues. Illustrating concepts such as ‘notation,’ ‘chance/experiment’, and ‘space: acoustics,’ Steven and Dimitra presented several SHA projects, concluding with the new Ostrava Concert Hall. The concept of a “perfect acoustic instrument in its case” informs the design. The main concert hall, organized in an extended vineyard type plan, is made of maple wood like a great violin and provides ideal acoustics. Ostrava Mayor Jan Dohnal joined them for a discussion about the importance of cultural spaces as a gift to the public. “The reward for us and future generations will be a multifunctional complex unique to the country, offering top-notch acoustics for musical productions, a venue for theatre performances, education, and other leisure activities. The project’s benefits in the fields of culture and architecture are indisputable,” stated Mayor Dohnal. Ostrava – oficiální profil Janáčkova filharmonie Ostrava Architecture Acts #ArchitectureActs #NagataAcoustics #Ostrava #Architecture #ArchitectonicsOfMusic #StevenHollArchitects #StevenHoll #SHA

The Ostrava Concert Hall has received over 100 million euros of public funding including grants from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Just Transition Mechanism supporting ecologically innovative projects. “This world-class green architectural endeavor will help to redefine Ostrava's identity, symbolizing its transition from a coal and steel industry hub to a vibrant, modern metropolis with a flourishing cultural and creative sector,” stated Elisa Ferreira, the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms. The concert hall is geothermally heated and cooled via 120 wells and receives energy from nearly 400 solar panels. Glass walls and skylights infuse the building with natural light and lessen reliance on nonrenewable energy. The building is clad in lightweight zinc, a one hundred percent recyclable material that can flexibly conform to the curved geometry. The Ostrava Concert Hall will become one of the most sustainable buildings in the Czech Republic upon completion in 2028. Ostrava – oficiální profil Janáčkova filharmonie Ostrava Architecture Acts European Investment Bank (EIB)