Defence corps building (1926–29) (Valtiontalo)

Distance to the target from Kompassinaukio in Jyväskylä:

3 min.

Kilpisenkatu 8
40100 Jyväskylä

Lämpötila: -2.5°C Cloudy, klo 09:47

Defence corps building (1926–29) (Valtiontalo)

The Jyväskylä Defence Corps Building, today known as Valtiontalo (State Building), has seen constant changes to both its interiors and its exterior over decades. After the completion of a comprehensive renovation in 2020, both the exterior and the so-called assembly floor have been restored to nearly their original appearance.

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The building remains in use by several tenants and as such can only be viewed from the outside.

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Designed/built in year

1926-29

Designed by

Alvar Aalto

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