Kiljava
North of Helsinki, Finland, Kiljava is a small lodging complex for architecture professionals. Here, we stayed for several days, immersed in the Finnish lakeside community, learning about the rustic experience of Finland outside its capital and within its summer homes. The ritual of the Finnish sauna was introduced to us, a rhythmic cycle rooted in the country’s people and history. Kiljava captured the essence of Finland without its exterior shell. Its layers of culture and nature were evident beneath the clear, open sky. 50