Small Town Attraction
An art museum in Ekenäs shows us that architecture plays a role in revitalising small towns.
The Church for the Community
The renovation of Lauttasaari Church showed that the spirit of church building in the 1950s fits exceptionally well with the needs of parish life today.
The High School and Community Centre Monio Reveals Exciting Possibilities for Radically Simple Wooden Structures
The log-constructed Monio High School and Community Centre is not so much an homage to tradition as it is a novel experiment in industrial construction.
The Architecture of a Daycare Centre in Tuusula Draws Inspiration from a Local Artist
The daycare centre in Tuusula aims for sustainability while offering children interesting spatial experiences.
Monument on a Human Scale
The new main building of the Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station brings a touch of Japan to a Finnish lakeside landscape.
Aviapolis District Searches for an Identity with the Help of a Small Pavilion
A workplace hub next to Helsinki Airport is gradually transforming into a walkable urban district. The area’s newest attraction is a small event pavilion with a mission larger than its size.
“A Recognizable Style yet Somewhat Unsurprising” – Puotila Primary School Recycles Familiar and Safe Architectural Ideas
The architects’ experience and the impact of building using a life-cycle model are evident in the architecture of Puotila Primary School.
”A Proof of Both Successful Zoning and Delightfully Expressive Housing Design” – The New Block at the Edge of Oulu City Centre was Created Around a Former Factory
The height of the old factory halls and the corner balconies bring expressive quality to the apartments in the housing block designed in and around a former factory.
Infill Buildings on Liisankatu in the Historical Part of Helsinki Are a Successful Example of Densification
Kuva: Kuvatoimisto Kuvio A perimeter block in Helsinki’s Kruununhaka district now boasts two new multistorey residential buildings. The block composition became more compact, but the impact is more spacious than before.