In Kirkkonummi, Finland, the Kirkkonummen seurakuntakeskus, designed by the acclaimed architect Juha Leiviskä, is under threat of demolition due to indoor air quality issues. Leiviskä, who passed away in 2023, was a significant figure in modern Finnish architecture, and his 1984 work has been a topic of contention for years regarding its preservation. In 2020, the council of Kirkkonummi decided to demolish the building after determining that restoration and maintenance costs would be too high, despite its unique integration with the surroundings and wooden facade.

In response to the impending demolition, the international architectural organization Docomomo proposed that the church center be protected, underscoring its cultural value. However, the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment disagreed, leading to the Finnish National Board of Antiquities appealing the decision. The administrative court, in a ruling from 2023, decided that the building did not need to be protected, intensifying the conflict between Kirkkonummi municipality and the church community.

With the building currently unused and standing empty, the ongoing tug-of-war has raised concerns about the loss of architectural heritage in the region. The clash illustrates a broader struggle between development needs and the preservation of artistic and cultural landmarks, a topic that resonates deeply in Finland's architectural discourse as communities grapple with the legacy of modernist architecture.