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    Editorial — 28.11.2025
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    Cycles of Change

    The new generation is having to find their professional path in a time that is characterized by both a deepening climate crisis and increasing economic, political and social uncertainty, writes Kristo Vesikansa in the New Vision issue editorial.

    Editorial — 1.4.2025

    The Changing Values ​​of Modernity

    How to approach post-World War Two architectural heritage? The Modern Heritage issue outlines alternative approaches to the question.

    Editorial — 1.3.2025

    Suburbia, Nothing But Trouble?

    Models for a more urban suburb have been sought in a number of directions for half a century already – with varying results.

    Editorial — 1.2.2025

    Prospects from the Troughs

    If there is a silver lining to be found in the current downtrend, it is the fact that it at least offers us an opportunity to evaluate the results of the latest construction boom critically, writes Kristo Vesikansa.

    Editorial — 1.1.2025

    Yet Another Monument?

    The various development phases of the South Harbour in this millennium do not draw a very flattering picture of the ability of Helsinki’s urban planning machinery to solve such a tangle of problems, writes Kristo Vesikansa.

    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.

    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.

    Editorial — 1.3.2024

    Open the Box!

    The Finnish Architectural Review has followed theatre construction since the early years of our publication, writes Kristo Vesikansa. Instead of the generic facilities provided by the black box, many of today’s theatre-makers are intrigued by staging performances in other existing spaces, which then become an integral element of the dramatic piece itself.

    Editorial — 1.2.2024

    Intelligence Matters

    It has been estimated that, by streamlining the design process, AI will make a large proportion of architects obsolete. We should not rush to take the current guesstimates too seriously, yet it would be wise to reflect on how much of an architect’s work can actually only be managed by the human mind, writes the Editor-in-Chief Kristo Vesikansa.

    Editorial — 1.1.2024

    Editorial 1/2024: In Need of Heart Surgery?

    Recently, we have been reading a lot of news about the decline of city centres. Is the heart of the city permanently damaged, or would there be an effective remedy for the ailment?

    Editorial — 1.5.2023

    Editorial 5/2023: Fine-Tuning Our Environment

    A skilled crafter knows how to combine existing pieces into a new one, to give a mass-produced item an individual look or to come up with a new use for unnecessary, unused things. This would also be a valuable basic skillset for each and every architect, writes Kristo Vesikansa.

    Editorial — 1.4.2023

    Editorial 4/2023: Master in the Forest

    Reima Pietilä can be seen as a pioneer of a mindset that recognized nature's intrinsic value on par with that of humans, writes Kristo Vesikansa.

    Editorial — 1.3.2023

    Editorial: The Perimeter Block Alone Does Not Guarantee a Lively Urban Environment

    The city block has been the basic unit of urbanism for thousands of years, and it seems to thrive in contemporary cities, as well.

    Editorial — 1.2.2023

    Editorial 2/2023: Caring for People Needs Architecture

    In 2014, the Finnish Architectural Review published an issue on hospital architecture, following the new construction boom. Now is a good moment to examine whether the designs have delivered on the promises made nine years ago.

    Editorial — 1.1.2023

    Editorial 1/2023: Motion Detector

    During the past 120 years ago, the burning questions of each era have left their mark on the issues of the Finnish Architectural Review.

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