Marie-José Van Hee: For Sun and Wind to Paint on
Feb 7 – Sep 14, 2025
Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki
The Design Museum will host an exhibition dedicated to the delicate and nuanced architecture of internationally acclaimed Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee.
The exhibition invites visitors to explore part of a home designed by Van Hee, with its main living area recreated in full-scale dimensions. Offering a serene contrast to the bustle of the city, Van Hee invites to step into a peaceful, understated space, experience it with all your senses and explore highlights from her oeuvre.
In Marie-José Van Hee’s architecture, a profound understanding of place merges with human-scale design, while subtle materials find their role in insightful spatial arrangements. After initial sketches thoughtfully adapted to the site, the desired outcome explored through hand-drawn sketches emerges gradually.
Marie-José Van Hee, who has had a long and distinguished architectural career, graduated from the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in 1974. She established her architectural practice in Ghent in 1990. Her work spans from private homes to public spaces and cultural buildings.
Her exceptional dedication to designing environments for everyday life has earned her numerous prestigious accolades, most recently the Alvar Aalto Medal in August 2024.
Architecture & Design Museum, Kasarmikatu 24
7.2.-14.9.2025
Tue 11.00-20.00
Wed-Sun 11.00-18.00
Admission fee 20/12€, under 18 yrs free entry
