Counterarguments to the Excessive Remodelling of Office Buildings
Analysis of 46 famous 20th century office buildings demonstrates that the buildings are, in fact, more flexible and long-lived than imagined. Ruth Baumeister, Stephan Petermann (eds.) & Marieke van den Heuvel (design): Back to the Office – 50 Revolutionary Office Buildings and How They Sustained.
Sculpted Darkness
The book by architectural photographer Iwan Baan and architect Francis Kéré examines the architecture of Burkina Faso, specifically from the perspective of light. The printing and layout support the content.
Forgotten Everyday Rooms and Objects
Interior architect Olof Ottelin’s work is still visible in many Finnish homes and public spaces, albeit few recognise it as exactly as his work.
In-Depth Talks with Architects
Todd Saunders interviewed architects running an office in the Nordic countries about what is on their mind right now.
Homes with Views
The New Northern Houses is a collection of private homes designed by Todd Saunders, located in Norway and Canada – and it will no doubt leave many a residential architect in Finland feeling envious.
An Introduction to Elissa Aalto
The first book about Elissa Aalto focuses on her work as an architect and leaves the person distant.
A Comprehensive Disability Manifesto for Architecture
Accessibility is an inadequate reading of disability in architecture, sees David Gissen. The Architecture of Disability re-examines the history and theory of architecture through the lense of disability.
A Solid Monograph on Juha Leiviskä’s Sensitive Architecture
The book published by the Museum of Finnish Architecture examines the career of architect Juha Leiviskä in the current century.
Ilmakirja Gives a Voice to the Supporters of Natural Ventilation
The book Ilmakirja is the most comprehensive presentation on natural ventilation in Finnish context by so far – yet ends up being more of a manifesto than a pure reference book.