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Editorial — 1.5.2024

Closing Borders

There is only a handful of buildings designed by foreign architects in Finland since the country achieved independence. On the other hand, Finland has also lagged behind its neighbours in the area of exporting design know-how.

Book — 1.5.2024

Insider’s View on Airports

Airports have an importance in the typological development of architecture of the 20th century. Now they are examined by Robert Stewart, an architect who has consulted on the design of numerous airports – yet the analysis remains fairly general.

Book — 1.5.2024

In Eliel’s Footsteps

Eliel Saarinen's public buildings in both Finland and the United States have been compiled together into a tome written in English.

Essay — 1.5.2024

Porous Boundaries

In Japan, one can encounter spaces where nature and architecture are inseparably intertwined.

Research — 1.5.2024

Planners of the Global South

The Finnish architects’ work in development cooperation has been more diverse than has been understood so far.

Opinion Piece — 1.5.2024

What Sets the Finnish Architecture Scene Apart from the United States?

Henrik Ilvesmäki studied architecture at Harvard University for four years. He noticed a marked difference between the United States and his native Finland in the dynamics between architectural academia and practice. This difference has a potentially profound impact on the future of the field in the two countries.

Phenomena — 1.5.2024

Destination USA? – In Discussion with Ala Architects

Ala Architects has designed buildings throughout Europe, but so far none of their designs have made it to the United States. Why is that?

Opinion Piece — 1.5.2024

Why Is Finland Not More Visible Abroad?

Rainer Mahlamäki sees at least three factors that explain the modest international visibility of contemporary Finnish architecture. The photos in the article show the 11 Finnish buildings that have been shortlisted for the Mies van der Rohe Award.

Column — 1.5.2024

Sustainability Is No Longer a Matter of Choice

A new EU directive demonstrates that sustainability entails more than just environmental impacts, and it affects us all.

Phenomena — 1.5.2024

Finnish (Post)modernism?

The prominent names in Finnish architecture of the 1980s, Simo and Käpy Paavilainen, Jyrki Tasa, and Reijo Jallinoja, talk about what postmodernism meant to them at the time, and what it means today.

Opinion Piece — 1.4.2024

What Does the Finlandia Prize Shortlist Reveal About the Current State of Finnish Architecture?

Four new-builds and one refurbishment project are in the running for this year’s Finlandia Prize for Architecture. When it comes to architectural expression, two distinct styles are readily visible.

Project Review — 1.4.2024

Skilfully Efficient

The efficient use of space in the new Lamminrahka School Centre does not take away from the utility and natural light in the spaces.

Editorial — 1.4.2024

A Decade of No Colour

Colour is an inseparable characteristic of architecture that has its distinct, long and diverse traditions independent of the developments in fine arts.

Column — 1.4.2024

The Architect’s Degree – in Black and White?

In the three schools of architecture in Finland, the curriculums have recently included only a few courses dealing with colour. “It is time to learn to think about the colour of our environment already at the sketching phase”, write three recently graduated architects.

People — 1.4.2024

In Helsinki, There Are Several Neighbourhoods Where You Can Hardly See White – “The Role of the Colours Is to Welcome the Visitor”

Architect Suvi Tyynilä wanted Helsinki's Kuninkaantammi and Honkasuo districts to be warm, homely and communal places. Colours played an important role in achieving it.