This model of Hvittrask was the prize for the best non-religious architectural model, which I won with my model of the Roman Bath at Bath, England (see my recent thread), at the International Paper Modelers Convention in Sterling Virginia in sleep October.
This model was designed and published by Leena Kallio in Helsinki in 1992. There is no other identification or information on the model. The entire model was painted with watercolors which gave a beautiful effect. Most of the model is the landscaped surroundings. The base measures 33" x 18". The house is only 14" x 4.5".
The first photo shows how the base was made. The bottom is composed of six sheets which are taped together with several supports. The landscaping also consists of six sheets taped together on the underside. This is then glued to the bottom part. The house and the walls are all good fits. All of the parts are named in Finnish, but there is an instruction sheet which translates into English all of the Finnish terms. There are no drawings to help with the assembly. It was a fun model to build even though it is rather large.
The story of this house dates back to 1896 when three young architects, Eliel Saarinen (1873–1950), Herman Gesellius (1874–1916) and Armas Lindgren (1874–1929) opened their architectural office in Helsinki. They were commissioned to design the Finnish pavilion for the Paris World Exhibition in 1900. The successful result brought them international recognition.
In 1901 the three architects decided to move away from Helsinki. They found a 16 acre site by Lake Vitträsk about 30 miles from Helsinki. The plans were drawn up in 1901 and the construction took place from 1902 to 1903. Each architect designed his own house.
The south part of the main building (left side), which is now a museum, was the home of Eliel Saarinen. Armas Lindgren designed the north wing (right side) of the main building. The North wing burned down in 1922. It was rebuilt in 1936 according to a design by Eliel Saarinen’s son Eero (1910–1961). It bears no resemblance to the original North wing on the model. There is a third house on the property built by Gesellius (this is not included on the model), which is now a restaurant for the Museum.
After winning the second prize in the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition in 1922 Saarinen decided to move to the USA together with his family in 1923. Since 1981 will Hvitträsk has been property of the Finnish State and in 2000 Hvitträsk became part of the National Board of Antiquities.
The three architects designed over 70 buildings in Finland as well as the US.
I have been in contact with one of the staff members, who sent me the above information.
Our Cathedralquest next year is going to be a Scandinavian . It will include a day in Helsinki. I hope to visit this building even though it is not exactly the same as the model; however, it is located about a half entire drive from downtown Helsinki so I may not have time to visit.
This model was designed and published by Leena Kallio in Helsinki in 1992. There is no other identification or information on the model. The entire model was painted with watercolors which gave a beautiful effect. Most of the model is the landscaped surroundings. The base measures 33" x 18". The house is only 14" x 4.5".
The first photo shows how the base was made. The bottom is composed of six sheets which are taped together with several supports. The landscaping also consists of six sheets taped together on the underside. This is then glued to the bottom part. The house and the walls are all good fits. All of the parts are named in Finnish, but there is an instruction sheet which translates into English all of the Finnish terms. There are no drawings to help with the assembly. It was a fun model to build even though it is rather large.
The story of this house dates back to 1896 when three young architects, Eliel Saarinen (1873–1950), Herman Gesellius (1874–1916) and Armas Lindgren (1874–1929) opened their architectural office in Helsinki. They were commissioned to design the Finnish pavilion for the Paris World Exhibition in 1900. The successful result brought them international recognition.
In 1901 the three architects decided to move away from Helsinki. They found a 16 acre site by Lake Vitträsk about 30 miles from Helsinki. The plans were drawn up in 1901 and the construction took place from 1902 to 1903. Each architect designed his own house.
The south part of the main building (left side), which is now a museum, was the home of Eliel Saarinen. Armas Lindgren designed the north wing (right side) of the main building. The North wing burned down in 1922. It was rebuilt in 1936 according to a design by Eliel Saarinen’s son Eero (1910–1961). It bears no resemblance to the original North wing on the model. There is a third house on the property built by Gesellius (this is not included on the model), which is now a restaurant for the Museum.
After winning the second prize in the Chicago Tribune Tower Competition in 1922 Saarinen decided to move to the USA together with his family in 1923. Since 1981 will Hvitträsk has been property of the Finnish State and in 2000 Hvitträsk became part of the National Board of Antiquities.
The three architects designed over 70 buildings in Finland as well as the US.
I have been in contact with one of the staff members, who sent me the above information.
Our Cathedralquest next year is going to be a Scandinavian . It will include a day in Helsinki. I hope to visit this building even though it is not exactly the same as the model; however, it is located about a half entire drive from downtown Helsinki so I may not have time to visit.
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