Circle of Care
In her essay, Iris Andersson examines hospitals, their history, future and the concept of healing space.
On Hares, Ferrymen and Empathy in Architectural Education
Fernando Nieto and Rosana Rubio, who teach architecture at Tampere University, examine the contradictory goals posed for architectural education.
Working in a Changing World
The will to influence took architect Emma Hannula to speaking at international UN meetings and showed that in development work an architect can contribute to much more than just the design of buildings.
A New Direction for Critical Regionalism
Architecture is increasingly being asked to acknowledge its social and ecological responsibilities. Critical Regionalism, which emphasises locality, offers one perspective on solving global problems.
Building a Better World – Piece by Piece
The first question architect Heikki Lamusuo and artist Jaana Partanen ask when starting a new project is who will experience it and what feeling they want to evoke with their work.
A City Out of Nowhere
Every year, in the first week of September, a C-shaped city of 70,000 inhabitants is created in Nevada’s Black Rock desert. Also architects are interested in Burning Man festival.
Skilled with Wood
Master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen utilises varied woodworking techniques in his furniture and household item designs, as well as his works of art.
Editorial 3/20: With Hands and Brains
Today, awash with material plenty, we have an ambivalent attitude towards handcrafted items.
Turning a Chocolate Factory into a Home
The former chocolate factory in the province of Girona, Spain, was converted into a second home by Anna & Eugeni Bach, by carrying out carefully thought-out alterations.