In Memoriam: Juha Leiviskä (1936–2023) Was Both Expressive and Low Key in His Work
The passing of Juha Leiviskä is a loss to the culture of Finnish architecture but also to the world of architecture in general.
Quiet Labours – On Care and Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
What is it like to renovate a hundred-year-old building? Ulla Engman writes about the Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall and a type of care work.
Far from the Forest
Discussion on the architectural potential of CLT has been largely overshadowed by its positive environmental effects, writes Tuomas Siitonen.
No Guru, No Method, No Teacher
Who was Reima Pietilä, really? Roger Connah reminisces about his long-time friend.
Architects as Experts on Thriving, Before and Now
Architects have large societal responsibility as designers of living environments. At its best, architecture is based on mankind’s ancient relationship with the environment, argues Kaj Nyman.
Essay: In Search of a Hero – Stories of Aino Aalto
Ulla Engman examines the stories told of Aino Aalto.
Essay: The Call of Home
In her essay, Iris Andersson chases for the definition and feeling of home.