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    Research — 1.4.2021

    The Rise of Solo Living

    Almost half of Finnish households have only one member, and the same development can be seen in other Western countries. In her PhD dissertation, architect Anne Tervo found out that spatial needs of solo dwellers are rarely met in apartments typical in contemporary Finnish housing. One solution could be sharing.

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    Phenomena — 1.4.2021

    Would Joint Building Ventures Save the Quality of Housing Production?

    Contrary to what is often thought, joint building ventures have a long history in Finland. If things had turned out differently in the 1960s, joint building ventures could still be mainstream.

    Phenomena — 1.4.2021

    Design Work Begins without Drawing a Single Line

    In Vienna, joint building ventures and co-housing often go hand in hand. One of the recent projects is Gleis 21, a residential block of flats.

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    Essay — 1.4.2021

    Essay: The Call of Home

    In her essay, Iris Andersson chases for the definition and feeling of home.

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    Designer's Viewpoint — 1.4.2021

    On the Drawing Board: Four Perspectives on Sustainable Housing Construction

    limate change can already be seen on the desks of all architects. Antti Lehto, who was recently appointed as Assistant Professor in Housing Design at Aalto University, looks into opportunities of architects to affect the sustainability of housing projects.

    Phenomena — 1.4.2021

    Residencies as Spatial Practice

    While residencies are an integral part of the culture and infrastructure of the visual arts, they are as yet less well-established in architecture. What does their role and future potential in architecture research and education look like from the point of view of residency programme organisers?

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    Column — 1.4.2021

    Is Housing Fair Finland Falling Behind the Times?

    What was the take-home from this summer’s Housing Fair? Besides brochures and disposable promotional bags, that is?

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    Exhibition — 1.4.2021

    Everyday Radicalism(?)

    The exhibition at Bildmuseet, Umeå, brings together contemporary Nordic architects dealing with the climate crisis, yet the whole is rather confusing and random.

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    Book — 1.4.2021

    Everything Needs to Change

    The new publication provides an outline of the challenges in architectural practice in relation to climate change, in neutral and considered tone.

    Column — 1.4.2021

    Photo Column: The Image of Home

    Images related to housing are homogenous in Finland, says Tuomas Uusheimo.

    Project Review — 1.4.2021

    Squares and Slices

    Helsinki’s urban centre expands with dense perimeter blocks. The residential block in Sompasaari, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects, is one of the more successful examples.

    Designer's Viewpoint — 1.4.2021

    Frames for Freedom – Urban Alternative for a Detached House

    At Kruunuvuorenranta in Helsinki, there is a rarity: a Finnish apartment building whose homes were sold as raw space. Architect and developer share their thoughts on the project. 

    Project Review — 1.4.2021

    A Little Bit of Berlin

    A rental apartment building in Espoo by Playa bears traces of Central Europe and of the history of Finnish housing design, says Tarja Nurmi.

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    Project Review — 1.4.2021

    From Corporation Landmark to Housing

    Photo: Sami Saastamoinen The former office spaces became lofty apartments in an extensive conversion. The new row house connects the large building better to its surroundings.

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    Designer's Viewpoint — 1.4.2021

    Architects of Kone building conversion into apartments: ”It was nice for a change to design something more spacious”

    The conversion of office building into apartments was based on A6 Architects' winning proposal in a competition.

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