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A nature-inspired concept from the 1960s helps to outline flexibility on a city scale.
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.
Diverse and flexible cities not only require clearly defined and designed places, but also undefined, so-called-interstitial spaces in-between to help them in, for example, adjusting to changes.
The main building of University of Jyväskylä, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1956, has in the past suffered from a sick building syndrome. Now, newly renovated it returns to its central role on campus.
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