MATTI SUURONEN’S ‘FUTURO’ - PROTOTYPE 1968 AFTER 50 YEARS

The Futuro house was designed in 1968 by the Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. Its prototype, no. 000, currently collection of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Rotterdam, underwent a major conservation treatment at time its acquisition decade ago. construction, architectural details and surface fiberglass reinforced polyester (GRP) elements had suffered from transport handling during many assemblies on various sites, indoors outdoors, over previous decades. Before starting restoration research project set-up to investigate options for conservation. A clear vision about best ways exhibit prototype developed order avoid further deterioration. decision only within museum essential treatment. In contrast with original function mass-produced houses as summer or ski-huts, it proves be option preserve unique future.