Phenomena: Celebrating the Influence and Legacy of Juhani Pallasmaa

Phenomena: Celebrating the Influence and Legacy of Juhani Pallasmaa

You are warmly invited to Phenomena: Celebrating the Influence and Legacy of Juhani Pallasmaa, a symposium celebrating the Finnish architect’s 90 years and reflecting on the cross-cultural relevance of his thinking today.

Finnish architect and educator Juhani Pallasmaa is widely known for his lectures, essays and books, many of which have become touchstones in the discourse on human experience and architecture. However, Pallasmaa’s legacy and thinking extend well beyond any single text or line of thought. Throughout his life, he has engaged with a wide range of scholars in disciplines from neuroscience and entomology to poetics and film. Over time, his thinking has evolved and expanded, while continuing to center on questions of perception, solitude and the relationship between the individual and the collective.

This event honoring Pallasmaa’s 90 years celebrates his contributions by bringing together a diverse range of figures who continue to build on his ideas.

This event is made possible by funding from The Nils Erik Wickberg Foundation, the University of California-Berkeley and private contributors.

Register here for on site or online participation!

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