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Book — 1.1.2022

Urban Encyclopaedia

A stylish book more reminiscent of a hip magazine than a work produced at a university department traces the history of urban design in the 20th century.

Phenomena — 1.1.2022

New Districts – How are Finnish cities being densified and infilled right now?

How are Finnish cities being densified and infilled right now? What kind of values are the plans based on? In this article, we will present an infill development plan of an inner city district, a sustainable smart city district and a district with mixed-use perimeter blocks.

Editorial — 1.1.2022

Editorial 1/2022: Casino Chips

The opening move in the tower block game in Finland was made by architect Sigurd Frosterus one hundred years ago. Tower blocks are still emerging in plans and visions – but what kind of urbanity do they create?

Phenomena — 1.1.2022

A City That Is Growing towards the Sky

In recent years, large construction projects have brought changes to the cityscape of Tampere. On whose terms is new construction conducted?

Essay — 1.1.2022

Interpreting and Completing the Suburban Atmosphere

In a suburban residential area, what are the elements that determine how the place feels? Can the atmosphere of a place be created through design? Two architectural researchers explore the relationship between architect and place.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.1.2022

How Is Experience Connected to Urban Design?

The importance of social and cultural sustainability is often talked aboutout, but these values are not visible in the data that is provided for urban designers as a basis for their work. Harris-Kjisik Architects decided to collect this data themselves, when the development of the Itäkeskus district began.

Essay — 1.1.2022

Visual Essay: Nothing Decorative and Nothing Functional

Graphic designer Emery Norton studied the urban details found on a walk.

Exhibition — 1.5.2021

How Will We Live Together?

This year’s edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale was unafraid to go big and tackle the momentous questions, yet the end result was somewhat confusing, says Tuomas Siitonen.

Book — 1.5.2021

Finnish Wood Construction’s Winning Formula

New Standards is the first scientifically valid study of Puutalo Oy – one of the key manufacturers of standardized prefabricated houses in Finland after the World War II. The book is wise and beautiful, long-awaited in content and appealing in its compact look, writes Riitta Nikula.

Essay — 1.5.2021

In Obscure Cities

In François Schuiten’s comic books, architectural utopias quickly become dystopias.

People — 1.5.2021

Gable Fronts and Brick Pillars – Anne Hangebruch & Mark Ammann Interviewed

Anne Hangebruch and Mark Ammann’s designs are informed by the historic typologies and forms that surround them. How do you go about drawing inspiration from history?

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2021

On the Drawing Board: How’m I Doing, Louis Kahn?

When an office space renovation was designed by AS LL TK architects, Louis Kahn was standing behind them.

Column — 1.5.2021

Photo Column: From Small to Large, Close to Far

The transition of the grocery trade to the large supermarkets in large shopping malls has led to the loss of customers and misery in the old local centres, even though they could provide an excellent platform for small businesses, writes Tuomas Uusheimo.

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

Radical Conservation

Today, anything that is highly valued by a community can be cultural heritage. How should it change our methods for safeguarding built heritage in general?

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

Messages from the Past

Spurred on by the climate crisis, the philosophy of circular economy is changing the aesthetics of architecture. With more and more old building components being recovered and reused, we also need new concepts and methods.