I “discovered” Leiviskä’s work in 1991 through one of his ecclesiastical designs, the Myyrmäki Church and Parish Center at Vantaa outside Helsinki (1980–84). Genuine architecture communicates before it is understood: It touches the mind and the senses at levels beyond words and out of range of theoretical justifications. I was overwhelmed immediately by the sublime light, vibrant space, and “musical” rhythms of floating planes. I was convinced that I was in the presence of a masterpiece. I remember visiting the place with Balkrishna Doshi, the Indian architect, who was also overwhelmed and said: “Why is it that we do not know more about this architect? It is
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