New Ideas, New Attire
Photo: Kuvatoimisto Kuvio / Martin Sommerschield The extension of the Sipoonlahti school campus also sees the updating of the existing school building. The old and the new buildings are successfully dovetailed in the central lobby.
A New Home for the Arts
Photo: Hannu Rytky Edgy and industrial, Helsinki’s University of the Arts’ new building blends effortlessly with the architectural heritage that surrounds it. It’s now time for the occupants to make their presence felt.
Squares and Slices
Helsinki’s urban centre expands with dense perimeter blocks. The residential block in Sompasaari, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects, is one of the more successful examples.
A Little Bit of Berlin
A rental apartment building in Espoo by Playa bears traces of Central Europe and of the history of Finnish housing design, says Tarja Nurmi.
From Corporation Landmark to Housing
Photo: Sami Saastamoinen The former office spaces became lofty apartments in an extensive conversion. The new row house connects the large building better to its surroundings.
A Weave of the Sacral and Profane
The new premises of Tikkurila parish have been integrated into a residential block.
The Church Has Come to Stay
The old church of Ylivieska burned down at Easter five years ago. The new church weaves together time levels, references and meanings with its architecture.
Tripartite Structure
With their numerous competition successes, Matias Kotilainen, Tuomas Martinsaari and Paul Thynell have emerged as interesting new names in Finnish architecture. Now the trio’s first competition victory has been built at Myllykoski.
Ceramic Vessel
The Saukonlaituri parking facility by ALA Architects in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. is a successful example of the potential of this building type, says Tommy Lindgren.