From Power Plant to Cultural Institution?
The design competition for the new museum of architecture and design is to be settled in September, outlining a new museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour. Valtteri Hautsalo presents an alternative to these plans and demonstrates how the museum could be set up together with Helsinki Art Museum in the former Hanasaari power plant.
Natura conclusa
What would cities look like if they were sometimes designed for species others than humans?
Third in China
The Nanchang Poly Grand Theatre is the centre of the metropolis’s new district and PES Architects' third cultural building in China.
A Friendly Neighbour
A new community hall and seven rental apartments have been forged on a cramped lot near the centre of Zurich.
Balanced Layers
Adding new flats to a historic Barcelona apartment building called for adaptation, not obliteration.
Tested by Time
What goes through an architect’s head when a project takes no less than 18 years to complete? Meander’s designers explain how to keep the goal clear in mind.
Destination USA? – In Discussion with Ala Architects
Ala Architects has designed buildings throughout Europe, but so far none of their designs have made it to the United States. Why is that?
In Helsinki, There Are Several Neighbourhoods Where You Can Hardly See White – “The Role of the Colours Is to Welcome the Visitor”
Architect Suvi Tyynilä wanted Helsinki's Kuninkaantammi and Honkasuo districts to be warm, homely and communal places. Colours played an important role in achieving it.
Lighting Is Viewed from a Far Too Technical Perspective, Says Lighting Designer Roope Siiroinen – “Better Suited for Use Would Be Terminology Related to Photography”
Lighting can be used to fine-tune the building to look better, says lighting designer Roope Siiroinen.