The Changing Values of Modernity
How to approach post-World War Two architectural heritage? The Modern Heritage issue outlines alternative approaches to the question.
There Is No Need to Take a Pause
The planning of the new Architecture and Design Museum is currently proceeding in a thoughtful and transparent manner, write Kaarina Gould and Pilvi Kalhama.
Suburbia, Nothing But Trouble?
Models for a more urban suburb have been sought in a number of directions for half a century already – with varying results.
Let’s Take a Pause on the New Museum of Architecture and Design
Do we clearly understand why the museum requires an entirely new building, especially at a cost of one hundred million euros, ask Pedro Aibéo and Mark Linder.
Prospects from the Troughs
If there is a silver lining to be found in the current downtrend, it is the fact that it at least offers us an opportunity to evaluate the results of the latest construction boom critically, writes Kristo Vesikansa.
Yet Another Monument?
The various development phases of the South Harbour in this millennium do not draw a very flattering picture of the ability of Helsinki’s urban planning machinery to solve such a tangle of problems, writes Kristo Vesikansa.
Sustainability Is No Longer a Matter of Choice
A new EU directive demonstrates that sustainability entails more than just environmental impacts, and it affects us all.
Closing Borders
There is only a handful of buildings designed by foreign architects in Finland since the country achieved independence. On the other hand, Finland has also lagged behind its neighbours in the area of exporting design know-how.
A Decade of No Colour
Colour is an inseparable characteristic of architecture that has its distinct, long and diverse traditions independent of the developments in fine arts.