Thoughts on the Uncontrollability of the World
The resonance theory by the German sociologist Hartmut Rosa makes one question which aspects of construction we need to control and to what extent that control should be exercised.
In the Grip of the Abstraction
Buildings and their characteristics should be seen in relation to the societal conditions that created them – not only as a form of aesthetic expression, Pier Vittorio Aureli suggests.
Larger-Than-Life Creations
The tragic tales on unsuccesful buildings raise the question on what separates the creator from the creation.
The Neglected Facade
The importance of facades has been forgotten in modern architectural design, Randall Korman argues in The Architecture of the Facade.
On the Sources of Reima Pietilä’s Architecture
Writing played a central role in Pietilä’s design process.
A Look Behind the Curtain
Eero Saarinen’s second wife, Aline Louchheim Saarinen, had a significant impact on how Saarinen’s architecture has been interpreted and understood.
Are Suburbs Becoming More Urban?
The idea of a suburb as the opposite of the urban city centre is outdated, suggests a new book based on European examples.
A Comprehensive History of Estonian Art
The book series edited and coordinated by the Estonian Academy of Arts brings together the development of Estonian arts from the Middle Ages to the present day.
The Doctor is in the House – Structural Advice for Renovators, Repairers and Builders
Panu Kaila’s latest book offers a critique on the technical solutions of modern construction.