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Unexpected collaborations often lead to something truly unique and memorable. Such is the case this time, as Danish design brand GUBI and French textile house Garro Éditions collaborate to bring a celebrated Finnish design icon back into the spotlight.
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The Danish design brand GUBI is reviving the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo Tynell and boldly introducing them to a global audience. GUBI’s Chief Brand Officer, Marie Kristine Schmidt, shares her insights into this shared journey.
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Finnish designer Paavo Tynell had a distinguished career in public lighting design, and many of his masterpieces are still on display for all to admire. In this article, we explore Tynell’s lighting at Helsinki Central Station, the Helsinki School of Economics, Hotel Vaakuna and Meilahti Church.
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In 2018, GUBI unveiled its first collection of iconic Finnish designer Paavo Tynell's lighting designs in Milan. Now, the Danish brand is launching a total of ten new Tynell lamps, including a fairy-tale-like special edition of the 9602 floor lamp.
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The Finnish Book Art Committee’s choice for the Most Beautiful Book of the Year 2020 award is Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell. According to the jury, the book is a beautiful and consistent whole that gives Tynell’s luminaires the space and value they deserve.
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At Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, right in the center of Helsinki, you can travel back in time to the 1950s. Established in 1952 and recently renovated, this famous Finnish hotel features lighting by Paavo Tynell, creating a romantic atmosphere inside the functionalist building.
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The former Helsinki School of Economics building on Runeberginkatu is one of the landmarks of Finnish architecture. Now it shines anew after having been renovated for use by Aalto University Executive Education.
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“There are still some locations in Finland where you can marvel at what is left of Tynell’s original lighting,” says Ville Linna, who recently published a book about renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. Explore with us three unique places where you can enjoy Tynell’s lighting in its original settings.
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Amidst the tumult of the Second World War, architect Erik Bryggman designed a peaceful cemetery chapel in Turku, in which death is encountered with respect and gentleness. It has become a landmark of Finnish architecture.
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