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 5/2021: The Dilemma of Continuity
What kind of methods for infill development should we use in Finnish city centres?
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.
The Power of Expression
The new electricity substation and power line introduce a new, sculptural layer to the national landscape of the Imatrankoski Rapids.
Unique Link
An extension to the museum complements the cultural quarter next to Kuopio’s oldest park.
Essay: The Call of Home
In her essay, Iris Andersson chases for the definition and feeling of home.
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.
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?