The Gold and Silver cultural tours take you and your friends on a journey through the world of Finnish modern architecture, public art, and furniture design around the center of Kuopio. These tours explore the design sites and stories behind them by the internationally renowned design and architecture firm Partanen & Lamusuo Oy, including the amusing and unexpected incidents that occurred during the creation process.
The meeting point is at Palad Showroom (Puijonkatu 16, next to the market square). Palad Showroom is an exhibition space for the Palad furniture collection design brand and an art gallery. The space itself is a work of art, bringing a touch of glamour to the center of Kuopio.
Prepare to enjoy a diverse cultural experience and the sparkle of precious metals!
GOLD Tour: Cycling Through Art Paths
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Price: 350 € + VAT
Group Size: As needed
Mode of Transport: By bicycle (walking in case of rain)
Additional Service: Welcome drinks/snacks at Palad Showroom (15 €/person + VAT)
Route: Customizable according to group interest
Meeting Point: Palad Showroom, Puijonkatu 16.
The tour ends at Riisa Museum.
The group can stay at the museum exhibition (museum card accepted), return together to Palad Showroom, or alternatively cycle to Partanen & Lamusuo's garden studio (Melankatu 30, Kuopio).
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On the GOLD: Cycling Through Art Paths we explore the impressive facade of Riisa - The Finnish Orthodox Church Museum. © Pa-La
EVOLUTION - the facade artwork is an inspiring destination on the GOLD: Cycling Through Art Paths. © Pa-La
The principal of Alava School, Merja Laininen, organized an active afternoon for her staff at Palad Showroom, including refreshments and a walking tour. Event impressions: "Everyone absolutely loved it. They especially admired the Palad Showroom with its furnishings and how much new they saw and experienced during the walking tour."
The lobby artworks of Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi are presented, among other things, on the SILVER: Walking Through Culture tour. © Aleksi Muraja
SILVER Tour: Walking Through Culture
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Price: 250 € + VAT
Group Size: As needed
Mode of Transport: Walking
Additional Service: Welcome drinks/snacks at Palad Showroom (15 €/person + VAT)
Route: Customizable according to group interest
Meeting Point: Lobby of Hotel Puijonsarvi, Minna Canthin katu 16, Kuopio
The Baptism Tree at the Cathedral is presented on the SILVER: Walking Through Culture tour. Photo © Pa-La
SILVER: On the Walking Through Culture tour, we also explore the Barson Models on the back wall of Vihtori. © Aleksi Muraja
The living environment has a tremendous impact on our lives. Conversely, we now have more power to influence our surroundings than ever before. Whether it is a single space, a public building, a home, or an entire landscape, at Partanen & Lamusuo, we have made it our mission to create a more harmonious, beautiful, and functional world – piece by piece, making it more cohesive.
More information:
www.pa-la.fi
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project is co-funded by the European Union.
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