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Visions — 1.2.2019

Studio: Structuralism – Patterns of Interaction

What kind of transformative potential do the digital tools hold for architectural thinking? Studio course at Aalto University explored the theme in autumn 2018.

Case Study — 1.2.2019

Vibrant Colours, Invigorating Light

Arto Sipinen designed a library building on the campus of the University of Jyväskylä in the early 1970s. Päivi Lukkarinen examines the phases and architecture of the soon-to-be-renovated library.

Visions — 1.2.2019

Schools – Recent Master’s Theses

We showcase four recent master's thesis projects from Finnish architecture schools.

Visions — 1.2.2019

Studio: 1918 – Sites of remembrance of the Finnish Civil War

Raisa Mäkinen, ''Subjective Reality''. Work consisting of seven spatial objects placed on a civil war era prison camp area in Lappeenranta.

Column — 1.2.2019

Let’s combine research and practice!

In recent years, it has become increasingly rare for architects to combine research and a design practice into a single career, yet these two need each other, says Janne Pihlajaniemi.

Research — 1.2.2019

The Building that Disappeared – the Viipuri Library by Alvar Aalto

Laura Berger's doctoral thesis (2018) traces the history of Viipuri Library designed by Alvar Aalto.

Phenomena — 1.2.2019

Should Collectives Replace Starchitects?

The contemporary notion of the architect as an idealist is not a solely positive development if it doesn’t rethink the structural dimension of architectural production and work, Aleksi Lohtaja writes.

People — 1.2.2019

Studio Visit: Jenni Poutanen – Occupation: Diversity and Variety

Architect and university teacher Jenni Poutanen studies and develops working and learning spaces and teaches architecture at Tampere University. She perceives architectural research as an activity that supports design work.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2019

Visible Walls

In Jätkäsaari Elementary School and Daycare Centre, art is integrated into the brickwork of the facades.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2019

Wooden Precision

Energy efficiency aspects and the existing oak trees on the site steered the planning of the daycare centre in the Vaarala district of Vantaa.

Phenomena — 1.1.2019

What’s happening to our cities?

Digital technology is transforming urban spaces and the way those spaces are used. Design management professionals would do well to engage with the changes taking place, Sari Viertiö says.

Phenomena — 1.1.2019

Ode to Everything

The decade-long engagement and consultation process that preceded the launch of Helsinki’s new central library Oodi meant that building came heavily laden with expectations.

Project Review — 1.1.2019

Toward a Future Architecture?

Lee Marable examines how Helsinki Central Library Oodi reflects current values and ideals of the surrounding society – and finds connections to capitalism.

Project Review — 1.1.2019

The Urban Patch

Kasmir Jolma reflects his relationship on the recent development of Ratina district in Tampere.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.1.2019

Green Beginnings

An urban block in Jätkäsaari was originally conceived for the Low2No architecture competition as a new community dedicated to sustainable living. Architect, project leader Carlos Alarcón Allen writes about the process.