Erik Bryggman and the Turku Cityscape
Erik Bryggman is particularly well known for his individual buildings. His work, however, demonstrates also a clear approach to urban planning.
On the Drawing Board: Three Examples of the Circular Economy
The circular economy can be promoted through land use planning, and not just individual construction projects, states architect Aura Pajamo from the Muuan design agency.
Canal City Shaped by Wind and Waves
Ranta-Tampella, a canal district for 4,000 residents is being built in Tampere. In constructing the area, special emphasis has been placed on public outdoor spaces.
In Obscure Cities
In François Schuiten’s comic books, architectural utopias quickly become dystopias.
On the Drawing Board: How’m I Doing, Louis Kahn?
When an office space renovation was designed by AS LL TK architects, Louis Kahn was standing behind them.
Radical Conservation
Today, anything that is highly valued by a community can be cultural heritage. How should it change our methods for safeguarding built heritage in general?
Messages from the Past
Spurred on by the climate crisis, the philosophy of circular economy is changing the aesthetics of architecture. With more and more old building components being recovered and reused, we also need new concepts and methods.
How Should the Old Be Complemented?
Modern or traditional? We invited three experts to discuss how the debate on architectural styles could be brought to present day.
On the Drawing Board: Four Perspectives on Sustainable Housing Construction
limate change can already be seen on the desks of all architects. Antti Lehto, who was recently appointed as Assistant Professor in Housing Design at Aalto University, looks into opportunities of architects to affect the sustainability of housing projects.