5 minutes with … Jane Ho at HKS

2022-10-28T06:00:00

The firm’s principal and director of health on her love of gardening, her dislike of 1980s post-modern design and the importance of humility

What is your favourite building in the world?

The Paimio Sanatorium in south-west Finland, designed by Alvar Aalto and Aino Marsio-Aalto. As someone who has spent their career striving to enhance people’s experience of healthcare facilities, I believe it is an architectural masterpiece.

It is a functional and peaceful environment in which tuberculosis patients can receive treatment. I love the simplicity of its design.

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