Travellers

The soundproofing walls in the railway station underpass constructed in 2006 were implemented as a work of art. Designed by Sami Leutola, the Travellers relief is made of heat-treated spruce. The work consists of wooden panels sandwiched between concrete columns, from which silhouettes of pedestrians emerge in relief. Carrying various pieces of luggage, the silhouetted figures accompany passers-by hurrying through the underpass on their way to or from the city centre. The material and motifs of the work introduce much-needed vibrancy and warmth to the underpass, counterbalancing the tunnel’s harsh walls and massive concrete pillars.

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On the wall of the underpass tunnel of Lahti railway station. – Mannerheiminkatu 15, Lahti.
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