Seeking New Directions for More Human-Centred Housing
Housing is like a mirror that reflects the kind of society we live in. What could we learn and what sort of perspectives could we gain if we were to look back in time?
Interview with AS LL TK
In April 2019 the designer trio Antti Soini, Leo Lindroos and Tuuli Kanerva won the Housing Reform Helsinki – Housing 2020 architecture competition for a site in Jätkäsaari. What sort of ideas lie behind the winning proposal?
Studio Visit: Kirsi Korhonen and Mika Penttinen – Advocates for Good Housing
Kirsi Korhonen and Mika Penttinen are known particularly for their housing projects.
Memorandum
How does one design and build low-cost, adaptable housing? An ensemble of three apartment blocks, Oikos & Logos, was erected 2017 in Latokartano, Helsinki. Architect Tuomas Toivonen shares his views on the process.
In the Spirit of Käpylä
A new block of flats by Anttinen Oiva Architects complements a central spot in a traditional Helsinki district. also the local residents have welcomed the newcomer
Learning from a School
The first school project in Finland utilising solid wood construction was built with elements produced in a local factory. For the designers, learning about the novel material offered also a chance for new architectural thinking.
Town and Campus
The first stage of the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’s large campus in Helsinki, Building A, was inaugurated in January 2019. Elina Koivisto visits the building.
The Enduring Appeal of the Aaltos
The essays of nine researchers focus on the Aaltos’ international works and networks. The architects have already been extensively researched – how much in the way of novel discoveries can still be achieved?
Other Futures
A collection of texts showcases recent studies and projects related to intersectional feminism and space.