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Dialogue — 4.12.2025

How to Stop Building?

French architect Charlotte Malterre-Barthes was catapulted into architectural celebrity four years ago when she published her call for a global moratorium on new construction. Architect Matti Jänkälä interviewed Professor of Real Estate Economics Seppo Junnila on how this manifesto, which has now been expanded into a book, might translate into practice.

Visions — 1.4.2025

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.

Dialogue — 1.1.2025

Art in the Forest – Two Artist-Architects in Conversation

What values and meanings does the contemporary public art in Finland convey?

Visions — 1.1.2025

Natura conclusa

What would cities look like if they were sometimes designed for species others than humans?

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2024

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.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2024

A Friendly Neighbour

A new community hall and seven rental apartments have been forged on a cramped lot near the centre of Zurich.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2024

Balanced Layers

Adding new flats to a historic Barcelona apartment building called for adaptation, not obliteration.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2024

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.

People — 1.4.2024

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.

People — 1.4.2024

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.

People — 1.4.2024

Colour Design is Like Fire Control, Says Professor Pentti Kareoja – “Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari District, for Example, Would Have Benefited From Stricter Guidelines”

Professor Pentti Kareoja believes that comprehensive guidelines are needed for the colour planning of urban environments.

People — 1.4.2024

Colour and Materials Designer Anni Rantasalo: What Is More Important Than Colour Is How the Paint Is Produced And What Ingredients It Contains

For colour and materials designer Anni Rantasalo, colour comes from materials. “Colours actually play a surprisingly small role in my day-to-day work”, master painter and colour and materials designer Anni Rantasalo says.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2024

How to Stop Building?

From Power Plant to Cultural Institution?

Art in the Forest – Two Artist-Architects in Conversation

Natura conclusa

Third in China

A Friendly Neighbour

Balanced Layers

Tested by Time

In Helsinki, There Are Several Neighbourhoods Where You Can Hardly See White – “The Role of the Colours Is to Welcome the Visitor”

Lighting Is Viewed from a Far Too Technical Perspective, Says Lighting Designer Roope Siiroinen – “Better Suited for Use Would Be Terminology Related to Photography”

Colour Design is Like Fire Control, Says Professor Pentti Kareoja – “Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari District, for Example, Would Have Benefited From Stricter Guidelines”

Colour and Materials Designer Anni Rantasalo: What Is More Important Than Colour Is How the Paint Is Produced And What Ingredients It Contains

A Wise Body

Talking Trash With an Architect And a Designer

A Recipe for Sustainable Construction