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Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely

In this Walk in my shoes video, Assistant Professor of History of Architecture and Architectural Conservation Panu Savolainen wishes there were days when we’d change or remove power structures completely to make space for a greater sense of equality within the Aalto community.
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Savolainen is no stranger to challenging power structures. Two decades ago, as a student, he found himself constantly at odds with everything around him. The video is edited from a Radical Creatives documentary. Photo: Hayley Le.

Interview: Emilia Hernesniemi
Cinematography: Iiris Sjöblad
Editing: Eero Tiilikainen

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Walk in my shoes

Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by another Aaltonian.

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Walk in my shoes, illustration by Anna Muchenikova.
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