Purkukartta.fi Demolition Seminar Series

Buildings are more than physical structures: they embody material, financial, and human investment, as well as cultural, historical, and emotional value. In the face of the climate crisis, demolition not only erases heritage but also disrupts natural material and carbon cycles. 

The Finnish Demolition Atlas (www.purkukartta.fi), launched in March 2025, showcases the extent of demolition in Finland. By visualising demolition on an interactive map, the atlas raises awareness of the take–make–waste mindset in the built environment.

Inspired by the Demolition Atlas, the seminar series invites students, teachers, and research staff to engage critically with demolition from environmental, societal, and cultural perspectives. Each event, organised in collaboration with the architecture faculties in Finland,  features guest speakers, short presentations, and an open discussion with the audience. Alongside the discussions, participants will be introduced to the Demolition Atlas. Refreshments will be served in a relaxed setting.

Seminar dates:

Otaniemi on October 2 at 17–18:30 at Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge
with speakers Iida Kalakoski and Hella Hernberg

Oulu on October 7 at 17–18:30 at Agora stairs
with speakers Malin Moisio and Mario Kolkwitz

Tampere on October 9 at 17–19:00 at RO107 (Concrete stairs)
with speakers Panu Savolainen, Mari-Sohvi Miettinen and Essi Nisonen