Five buildings have been shortlisted for the 2023 Finlandia Prize for Architecture: Punavuori Stables, the refurbishment of Lauttasaari Church and the Dance House in Helsinki, Chappe Art Museum in Tammisaari, and Martta Wendelin Day Care Centre in Tuusula. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the prize awarded by the Finnish Association of Architects.
The recipient of the Finlandia Prize for Architecture is chosen each year by an influential public figure who is a recognised expert in an area other than architecture.
This year, the winner will be selected by Anna Herlin, a fifth-generation member of the family that runs elevator and escalator manufacturer KONE Corporation and Head Of Development at Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation. Herlin focuses her work on enabling a greener future.
The nominees were selected by a jury, appointed yearly by the Finnish Association of Architects. This year, the pre-selection jury was chaired by Professor Rainer Mahlamäki and comprised architect Sarlotta Narjus, architect Harri Hautajärvi and Professor Jenni Reuter. The secretariat was provided by Paula Huotelin, former Secretary General of the Finnish Association of Architects.
On 2 October 2023, the winner was announced: Martta Wendelin Day Care Centre by AFKS Architects.