Editorial: The Perimeter Block Alone Does Not Guarantee a Lively Urban Environment
The city block has been the basic unit of urbanism for thousands of years, and it seems to thrive in contemporary cities, as well.
The First Book on Aalto’s Landscapes
Nature has been an inseparable part of the interpretations made of Aalto’s architecture, yet this is the first book to focus deeply on the theme.
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.
“A Recognizable Style yet Somewhat Unsurprising” – Puotila Primary School Recycles Familiar and Safe Architectural Ideas
The architects’ experience and the impact of building using a life-cycle model are evident in the architecture of Puotila Primary School.
”A Proof of Both Successful Zoning and Delightfully Expressive Housing Design” – The New Block at the Edge of Oulu City Centre was Created Around a Former Factory
The height of the old factory halls and the corner balconies bring expressive quality to the apartments in the housing block designed in and around a former factory.
Infill Buildings on Liisankatu in the Historical Part of Helsinki Are a Successful Example of Densification
Kuva: Kuvatoimisto Kuvio A perimeter block in Helsinki’s Kruununhaka district now boasts two new multistorey residential buildings. The block composition became more compact, but the impact is more spacious than before.
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.