international conference on the research of modern architecture
30 august - 1 september 2002 jyväskylä, finland
post-conference program
> aalto, tradition and rationalism > Arch-Tours Ltd |
aalto, tradition and rationalism Sunday, September 1 Tuesday, September 3, 2002 The integral city centre of Seinäjoki was developed by Alvar Aalto over a 40 year period. Besides the urban layout, it includes the Church of the Plains, a parish centre and pastor’s residence, Town Hall, City Library and City Theatre. Hotel stay and guided walking tour are included. Villa Mairea, an excellently maintained private villa dating from the 1930s, is an experiment in flowing space by Aalto and the point of departure for many of the ideas he later developed. Old Town Rauma, is a World Heritage Site and the largest wooden town in the Nordic countries. Hotel stay and a guided evening walking tour are included. Turku, a port city and thriving former capital of Finland. Visit architectural sites dating from the 1960s, contemporary architectural projects and see innovative artefacts produced by Aalto. route: Jyväskylä-Seinäjoki-Pori-Rauma-Turku-Helsinki duration: 3 days/2 nights cost: EUR 433 per person (incl. 22% VAT) cost includes: · English commentary by architect · Illustrated tour program for each participant · Entrance fees (museum and sites mentioned in program) · Accommodation in hotels*** in double rooms, 2 nights · Transportation by coach · Meals mentioned in program (drinks not included!) Supplementary charge for single rooms. program: S e p t e m b e r 1 18.00 Departure for post-Symposium tour by private coach. 20.30 Arrival in Seinäjoki. Check-in at hotel. S e p t e m b e r 2 Breakfast at your hotel. 9.00 Leave hotel for a guided walking tour of Seinäjoki city centre. Lunch 13.00 Departure from Seinäjoki by private coach for Noormarkku, near Pori. Visit Villa Mairea. 17.30 Arrival in Rauma Check-in at hotel One-hour evening walking tour in Old Town Rauma. S e p t e m b e r 3 Breakfast at your hotel 9.00 Leave hotel by private coach for Turku 10.15 Arrival in Turku The Turun Sanomat building The Art Academy and other recent Aurajoki shore developments 13.00 Lunch Turku University and Åbo Akademi campus areas; buildings by Aarne Ervi, Erik Bryggman, Woldemar Baeckman and Pekka Pitkänen Holy Cross Chapel (Erik Bryggman) 17.00 Paimio Sanatorium (Alvar Aalto) 20.30 Tour ends in Helsinki. We reserve the right to alter the program. preliminary reservations: archtours@archtours.fi Participation must be confirmed at latest on July 1st 2002. The tour will take place if the number of participants reaches 30. conditions: You can confirm your participation by sending us a written confirmation and payment to the bank account given below. cancellation terms: Only written cancellations are valid. Cancellation effective on the date received. A cancellation fee will be charged depending on how far in advance your e-mail/letter is received as follows: Over 42 days Handling fee 29-42 days 30 % of cost 15-28 50 % of cost 1-14 90 % of cost Day of departure 100 % of cost Arch-Tours Ltd Bank: Merita Bank Ltd Branch: Senaatintori Account: 157230-334763 SWIFT address: MRITFIHH IBAN FI42 1572 3000 3347 63 Participant is responsible for bank fees relating to payment. Arch-Tours will arrange tours for groups on any topic related to Finnish architecture, design or culture before or after the seminar. Arch-Tours Ltd Guided tours to Finnish Architecture, Design and Culture Linnankoskenkatu 1 A 2, 00250 Helsinki, Finland tel. +358-9-4543044 fax. +358-9-445742 archtours@archtours.fi www.archtours.fi |
