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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.

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

How Should the Old Be Complemented?

Modern or traditional? We invited three experts to discuss how the debate on architectural styles could be brought to present day.

Editorial — 1.5.2021

Editorial 5/2021: The Dilemma of Continuity

What kind of methods for infill development should we use in Finnish city centres?

Book — 1.5.2021

Idea and Facade

itten by Jari Järvelä is based on Aino Marsio-Aalto's life.

Book — 1.5.2021

Sigurd Lewerentz – A Double Serving

Two new books have recently been published on the most internationally renowned Swedish modern architect. One of them showcases a single building, the other attempts to shed light on Lewerentz’s life and architecture as a whole.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2021

The Power of Expression

The new electricity substation and power line introduce a new, sculptural layer to the national landscape of the Imatrankoski Rapids.

Project Review — 1.5.2021

Unique Link

An extension to the museum complements the cultural quarter next to Kuopio’s oldest park.

Project Review — 1.5.2021

New Ideas, New Attire

Photo: Kuvatoimisto Kuvio / Martin Sommerschield The extension of the Sipoonlahti school campus also sees the updating of the existing school building. The old and the new buildings are successfully dovetailed in the central lobby.

Project Review — 1.5.2021

A New Home for the Arts

Photo: Hannu Rytky Edgy and industrial, Helsinki’s University of the Arts’ new building blends effortlessly with the architectural heritage that surrounds it. It’s now time for the occupants to make their presence felt.

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.

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?

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.

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.