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