Discovering Historical Architectural Drawings Reveals that Architects Have, from One Century to the Next, Come Back to the Same Basic Questions
Despite the development of drawing instruments and printing technology, from one century to the next, architects come back to the same basic questions regarding the function and meaning of architectural drawings.
Vitruvius Finally Available in Finnish
The thick and heavy volume of Arkkitehtuurista is much more than just a Finnish translation of Vitruvius’ work.
Sculpted Darkness
The book by architectural photographer Iwan Baan and architect Francis Kéré examines the architecture of Burkina Faso, specifically from the perspective of light. The printing and layout support the content.
Forgotten Everyday Rooms and Objects
Interior architect Olof Ottelin’s work is still visible in many Finnish homes and public spaces, albeit few recognise it as exactly as his work.
In-Depth Talks with Architects
Todd Saunders interviewed architects running an office in the Nordic countries about what is on their mind right now.
Homes with Views
The New Northern Houses is a collection of private homes designed by Todd Saunders, located in Norway and Canada – and it will no doubt leave many a residential architect in Finland feeling envious.
Serlachius Art Sauna Offers Luxury in Many Shapes
On the grounds of the Gösta Serlachius Museum in Mänttä is a sauna building that combines art and a south European interpretation of the Finnish sauna bathing tradition.
Modern System Got a Homely Reform – 1970s Hospital Was Transformed into a Modern Senior Centre in Myllypuro, Helsinki
The rational architecture of 1970s provided a flexible framework for transforming a geriatric hospital into a modern senior centre in Myllypuro, Helsinki.
Metro Geography
With the recent completion of the final stations of the western metro extension, Länsimetro, the Helsinki metro now also runs through Espoo. When one part of a system like the metro undergoes change, the entire system simultaneously changes, muses Tommy Lindgren. He visited all the stations west of Lauttasaari.