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The Unseen Boulevard: Eliel Saarinen’s Legacy and Its Lasting Influence on Helsinki’s Urban Planning

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the enduring legacy of Eliel Saarinen’s boulevard concept, originally proposed in his 1918 Greater Helsinki Project, and its influence on Helsinki’s urban planning over the past century. Although the boulevard was never realized, Saarinen’s vision was instrumental in the city’s development, setting a precedent for subsequent urban design initiatives. Through analysis of […]

Source: Architektúra & urbanizmus

DOI: 10.31577/archandurb.2025.59.1-2.6

Author: Yizhou Zhao

Institution: Shantou University

Language: English

Topic: Architecture, Modernity, and Design

Subfield: Architecture

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215