Revisit: The First Sign of Criticism
A Modernist manifesto emerged from the Finnish Architectural Review in the wake of the 1970s.
At the Cutting Edge of Wood Architecture
The collection of essays on wood architecture is an ideal fit with our fast-paced world, serving up a series of short pieces.
Framing Demolition, Framing Discussion
There are multiple possible futures for the 1960s and 70s buildings.
Editorial 4/2023: Master in the Forest
Reima Pietilä can be seen as a pioneer of a mindset that recognized nature's intrinsic value on par with that of humans, writes Kristo Vesikansa.
Rethinking 1970s Architecture
Besides the grey concrete carbuncles at housing estates across the length and breadth of Finland, the 1970s are also responsible for producing some far-sighted innovations within the construction sector.
At the Dawn of Architecture and Cities
On the surface, the book popularises the history and development of societies – yet can also help architects with seeing alternatives in the contemporary practices of building.
Discovering Historical Architectural Drawings Reveals that Architects Have, from One Century to the Next, Come Back to the Same Basic Questions
Despite the development of drawing instruments and printing technology, from one century to the next, architects come back to the same basic questions regarding the function and meaning of architectural drawings.
Vitruvius Finally Available in Finnish
The thick and heavy volume of Arkkitehtuurista is much more than just a Finnish translation of Vitruvius’ work.
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.