In the 1970s, architect Pentti Piha was involved in developing and bringing to Finland the so-called black box stage, which performing artists are nowadays critical of. Through this critique, we can reevaluate the legacy of modernist architecture even more broadly.
The six viewpoints published in the Matter and Intelligence issue explore how AI can act as an assistant in creative work, how it helps in designing more sustainable architecture, and what architects should understand about the ethics of AI.
The Saukonlaituri parking facility by ALA Architects in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. is a successful example of the potential of this building type, says Tommy Lindgren.
