Alvar Aalto Medal 50th anniversary

Jubilee exhibition
Large exhibition hall 13.9.–c. 25.2.2018

The Alvar Aalto Medal was founded in 1967 in honour of the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. It was designed by Aalto and is awarded to living architects in recognition of outstanding creative achievement in the field of architecture. Over the past five decades, the medal has been awarded to a noteworthy group of architects from around the world.

The Museum of Finnish Architecture will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Alvar Aalto Medal by showcasing every winner of the medal from its founding year to the present day. The award will now be conferred for the thirteenth time in conjunction with a related symposium. Currently awarded every three years, the Alvar Aalto Medal is presented by the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the Finnish Association of Architects SAFA, the Architectural Society, the Alvar Aalto Foundation and the City of Helsinki.

MEDAL 2017

50th anniversary

Alvar Aalto Medal turn 50 years in 2017. In order to celebraty the honorable history, the medal will be handed out exceptionally already after a two years’ interval. The medalist will be announced in September 2017. The international Alvar Aalto Medal jury will consisted of the Japanese architect Toshiko Mori, Danish architect Tina Saaby and Finnish architects Asmo Jaaksi and Vesa Oiva.

The world-renowned architect Toshiko Mori heads his eponymous practice, Toshiko Mori Architect, and is the keynote speaker at the Architecture Day seminar on February 3, 2017. Mori’s office creates architectural solutions that improve quality of life and engage in a respectful dialogue with their particular cultural setting.

Tina Saaby has been Copenhagen’s Chief City Architect since 2010, and she has an extensive history of planning experience as head of Witraz Architects. She additionally chairs the advisory board of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Asmo Jaaksi is a founding member of JKMM Architects. Over the past 20 years, JKMM has notched up a formidable list of awards and nominations. Jaaksi is currently supervising the construction of the new Amos Rex Art Museum adjoining Helsinki’s Glass Palace.

Vesa Oiva ranks among Finland’s most accomplished architects of the younger generation. He is the founder of Anttinen Oiva Architects, a practice that has gained recognition for its expressive and user-friendly architecture, particularly through architectural competitions.