tilakokoelma

Tilakokoelma is a Finnish term used primarily in architecture, interior design, and related disciplines to describe a curated collection of spaces or spatial configurations. The concept emphasizes typology, comparison, and pedagogical illustration rather than a single, finished project. Etymologically, tilakokoelma combines tila meaning space or room and kokoelma meaning collection.

In professional practice, tilakokoelma can function as a portfolio or design-study tool: a designer assembles a tilakokoelma of floor plans, sections, and elevations to examine how different layouts influence movement, daylight, acoustics, and accessibility. It is also used in education to compare spatial strategies or in exhibition design to organize sequences of rooms that visitors move through. In digital or repository contexts, tilakokoelma may refer to a library of space models, layout templates, or presets for rapid prototyping of interiors.

Examples include a tilakokoelma of apartment typologies intended for an urban redevelopment project, or a course assignment presenting several tilakokoelma configurations to compare circulation patterns. The term is not universally standardized and its exact meaning may vary between institutions and projects.

Related terms include tila (space), kokoelma (collection), and tilasuunnittelu (space planning).