Article

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

Editorial 5/2021: The Dilemma of Continuity

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

Book

Idea and Facade

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

Book

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.

Interview

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

Unique Link

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

Essay

Essay: The Call of Home

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

Article

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.

Article

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?