Casa Laurén (1925–28)

Miia Haapaniemi

Distance to the target from Kompassinaukio in Jyväskylä:

11 min. 5 min.

Vapaudenkatu 12
40100 Jyväskylä

Lämpötila: -4.9°C Bright, klo 08:52

Casa Laurén (1925–28)

This Italian-influenced Classical building has seen many changes under different owners. In 2019, Casa Laurén was refurbished for residential use, its exterior along with the ornamental staircases at the ends with their arches held up by columns restored in imitation of Aalto’s original plans.

Opening hours:

In private use, so the building can only be viewed from the outside.

Photo: Miia Haapaniemi

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Accessibility

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Designed/built in year

1925-1928

Designed by

Alvar Aalto

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