The most well-known architect – to me anyway – on the list was Asif Khan (the only UK architect), who at that point had never completed a permanent building more substantial than a beach cafe. Those that made the final shortlist of six were unusual in that none was Finnish, and none was famous. These entrants submitted their proposals online to be judged completely blind no clue was given about nationality or practice identity. An international callout to design a new $138m Guggenheim Museum had attracted more than 1,700 entries from 77 countries. Helsinki has proved it is more than capable of finding its own, uniquely Finnish way of regenerating the city through culture and its own world-class design and architectural talentsįive years ago, Helsinki was the setting for one of the 21st century’s most remarkable design competitions.
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