architecture

The Eva Hospital The story of Noormarkku Hospital, illustrates not only the evolution of healthcare in the region but also the profound impact of the Ahlström family on local well-being. It all began with Eva Ahlström's generous donation, commemorating her 60th birthday, which kickstarted the construction of the hospital in 1908. Designed by the renowned ... Read more

14 South Esplanade The history of the building, located on the Eteläesplanadi, dates back to the Civil War, which interrupted the Ahlström company’s operations in Noormarkku in the spring of 1918. The head office was temporarily relocated to Helsinki, where two properties were purchased for this purpose, Kasarmikatu 48 for office space and a house ... Read more

Pääkonttori - Headquarter A. Ahlström Osakeyhtiö initiated the design of a new headquarters amidst uncertain times in 1912. Architect Emil Fabritius, who had designed the Noormarkku power plant a couple of years earlier, drew up the plans. While working at the Jung & Fabritius office, he was solely responsible for the headquarters. The symmetrical two-story ... Read more

Isotalo After purchasing Noormarkku Works, Antti Ahlström wanted to build a home for his family and an office for his business in Noormarkku. As early as 1873, Anti Ahlström had inquired about the drawings of the main building of Noormarkku Manor from State agronomist Henry Gibson and county architect Heideken. However, none of their plans ... Read more

Havulinna Eva, the widow of Antti Ahlström, aimed to anchor the Ahlström family permanently in Noormarkku. She commissioned the construction of Havulinna for her son Walter Ahlström and his wife Lilli, making it the next main building after Isotalo in Noormarkku. The plans were ordered in 1899 from the architectural firm Grahn, Hedman & Wasastjerna, ... Read more

Villa Mairea The most internationally famous building in the area is Villa Mairea, which was completed in the autumn of 1939, shortly before the start of the Winter War. The building was meant to be the residence of Maire and Harry Gullichsen. The progressive and open-minded couple were interested in the pure expression of modernism. ... Read more