Futuristic 1971 Venturo house put up for auction in Finland
In Luumäki, Finland, an oval futuristic Venturo house that stood for decades by the old Highway No. 6 has been put up for auction. The fibreglass building was designed in 1971 by architect Matti Suuronen. Until the 1980s, it operated as a café, and was later used as a warehouse for more than 40 years.
As YLE News reports, the property is being sold by estate liquidation specialist Harri Boman. According to him, after the structure was sold to its current owner at the beginning of one of the decades, the café's operations gradually ceased. The house is located in the village of Jurvala.
Furniture and signs from the 1970s
The movable property of the former café, which had been stored inside for decades, is being sold together with the building. It includes original tables and chairs designed by Suuronen, as well as signs and illuminated advertising.
According to Boman, some of these items likely originate from the Ufo-bar, which was previously located in another Suuronen structure, Futuro. Locals also use the name “Ufo-bar” for Venturo, but Boman considers this designation inaccurate. Venturo belongs to the Casa Finlandia series, has an area of about 45 square metres and weighs 4,000 kilograms.
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Renovation and relocation
The structure is in a neglected condition and requires extensive renovation. Boman noted that the floor is beginning to give way, while the fibreglass surface needs care after prolonged neglect. The auction listing also notes significant dirt on the façade, vegetation, signs of weather exposure, as well as dirty interior spaces filled with belongings.
The future buyer must inform Museovirasto where they plan to move the house and what they intend to do with it. Only after that can the agency issue a demolition permit, after which relocating the structure will become possible. Boman believes that after restoration, Venturo could be used, among other things, as a summer café or a workshop.
Boman reported considerable interest in the auction: although there have been few calls, the listing has been visited by a large number of users. The highest bid at the time of publication was €6,000. He suggested that the final price could range from €20,000 to €30,000, while reminding readers of the significant renovation costs.
