Concept
archi.tours is a journalistic project launched as laureates of the 2021 Uutisraivaaja media innovation contest, (organized by Helsingin Sanomat Foundation). Our project aims to open new ways to explore the built environment using digital technology. Instead of carefully framed architectural images, you are allowed to explore each space as you wish, as in a real-life spatial experience.
Our stories are created from high quality panoramic photography and story panels with texts written by real people, specialising in architecture. Each panorama offers an opportunity for exploring architecture, and for discovering spatial relations and details in close-up.
With expertise in architectural journalism, digital design and web development and, we are proud to offer this format, presenting the potential for an individual spatial point of view. In a sustainable format, this platform provides a channel for architecture accessible from anywhere.
Team
Marianna Wahlsten
Editorial content & ResearchJournalist, photographer, architectural historian. BA Art History and Film Studies (Sussex University), MA Art History (Helsinki University), currently PhD researcher at Université de Paris VII.
marianna@archi.tours
Nikhilesh Haval
Photography & Virtual toursArchitectural photographer, virtual tour creator, BArch (1st Class Honours) Mumbai University-India, MSc Software Tech (Distinction) Sheffield University-UK. Expertise in spatial representation with new technologies since 2012.
nik@archi.tours
Gennady Kurushin
Graphic & web designGraphic and web designer working in Helsinki. Over 10 years of experience in marketing consulting with online content for non-profit, scientific and academic organizations in Finland. Over 15 years of experience with photography.
hello@gkurushin.com
Contact
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