Reg.Nr. 91/SF/001

Suvanto Village preservation programme

Suvanto in Pelkosenniemi is the best preserved 18th century village area in Lapland. Since 1985 old buildings have been renovated with financial support from the Ministry of Environment. The renovationprogramme was carried out by the owners of the houses with help of a local ...
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Project details

Title:Suvanto Village preservation programme
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: Finland
Town: Suvanto, Pelkosenniemi
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Village
Actual use:Historic village with a resident population, cultural and tourist attraction
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Antti Pihkala - Helena Hirviniemi, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the preservation and careful restoration of the old village Suvanto, with its surrounding landscape".
Web, Links:

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Description:
Suvanto in Pelkosenniemi is the best preserved 18th century village area in Lapland. Since 1985 old buildings have been renovated with financial support from the Ministry of Environment. The renovationprogramme was carried out by the owners of the houses with help of a local building contractor. The work is done mainly by traditional materials and construction methods based on an inventory, documentation and conservation plan. The renovation program has helped to preserve the village and start new activities.