The facades of the building feature an impressive work of art realised in Graphic Concrete. Entitled “Sisters”, the design is based on three paintings by artist Maria Mughal: “Poem”, “Nature” and “Helen of Troy”. Mughal’s original inspiration for the series of works was based on concrete as a material – often considered gray and cold, even impersonal. The works of art on the end facades of the complex are the very opposite – colourful and large 3 x 3,8-metre paintings. The artist wanted the female figures of the paintings to make direct contact with viewers.

Architecture: Arcadia Oy Arkkitehtitoimisto
Color: Colored
Pattern: Designer's own
Design: Maria Mughal
Prefabrication: Pielisen Betoni Oy
Address: Leinikkitie, Joensuu, Finland
Type: Residential Building
Year: 2011
Photo: Graphic Concrete