Documentation and surveys

The Built Heritage Unit does conservation management plans (CMP), Building History Surveys (BHS), Statements of Significance. The Unit also performs research and documentation promoting the preservation of Aalto buildings.

Drawing up historical studies, room inventories, and photographic records of Aalto buildings are some of the Built Heritage Unit’s expert services.

In addition, the Unit archives reports and research work carried out on Aalto buildings by others.

National Pensions Institute KELA (1953–57). Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

The Built Heritage Unit is gathering a collection of documentary photographs from reports and inventories and from monitoring renovations and repairs.

The Built Heritage Unit has access to the collection of building materials dating back to the time of Alvar Aalto & Co. The collection includes samples of wood, fabric, marble, ceramic tiles and sample folders. The collection is being augmented by adding materials and original building components from Aalto restoration sites.

Muuratsalo Experimental House (1952–54). Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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