The eastern façade of the building curves into a roof. Maritime engineering was used in its design. The pre-patinated zinc on the façade contains small amounts of copper and titanium. The bow-tie windows on top let natural light into the third-floor galleries.‹›
Kiasma building

Steven Holl

Exterior · Helsinki, Finland · 1998

Photo: Creator:Pirje Mykkänen · 29 April 2 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Original 3328×4992

The eastern façade of the building curves into a roof. Maritime engineering was used in its design. The pre-patinated zinc on the façade contains small amounts of copper and titanium. The bow-tie windows on top let natural light into the third-floor galleries.

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