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Editorial — 24.2.2026

Editorial 1/2026: Approaching the finish line in our editorial reform

During its 123-year history, this magazine has gone through several transformations. However, the core task of the publication has remained remarkably clear from the start, writes Kristo Vesikansa.

Column — 3.12.2025

building design

Good Content Doesn’t Justify A Clumsy Appearance

Architecture is a form of visual communication, where there is no place for “pizzahutism”.

Opinion Piece — 28.11.2025

education

The Future Won’t Need Architects as We Know Them Today

Architect education needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, if the profession wishes to be a player in designing a sustainable future.

Editorial — 28.11.2025

trends

Cycles of Change

The new generation is having to find their professional path in a time that is characterized by both a deepening climate crisis and increasing economic, political and social uncertainty, writes Kristo Vesikansa in the New Vision issue editorial.

Opinion Piece — 1.4.2025

The Ultimate Recognition – But for What?

The Finlandia Prize for Architecture is a breeding ground for a destructive myth when it comes to architectural creativity, claims Anni Vartola.

Editorial — 1.4.2025

The Changing Values of Modernity

How to approach post-World War Two architectural heritage? The Modern Heritage issue outlines alternative approaches to the question.

Opinion Piece — 1.4.2025

The Other Side of Neighbourhood Shopping Centres

By tearing down old neighbourhood shopping centres, we are losing not only high-quality architecture but also services, extraordinary culture and tax euros, argues Juhana Heikonen.

Letters to the Editor — 1.4.2025

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.

Letters to the Editor — 1.3.2025

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.

Editorial — 1.3.2025

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.

Opinion Piece — 1.2.2025

On the Power of Communal Living

When it comes to communal living, our differences can foster a reciprocal relationship, where no one is there to purely provide or receive support.

Opinion Piece — 1.2.2025

Concept: Conviviality – “Convivial Spaces Draw People Into Encountering One Another”

While a community is typically based on a given shared purpose or interest, social interaction in general can also be centred around the simple objective of enjoying each other’s company. This is illustrated by the concept of conviviality, says Katja Maununaho.

Editorial — 1.2.2025

Editorial 1/2026: Approaching the finish line in our editorial reform

Good Content Doesn’t Justify A Clumsy Appearance

The Future Won’t Need Architects as We Know Them Today

Cycles of Change

The Ultimate Recognition – But for What?

The Changing Values of Modernity

The Other Side of Neighbourhood Shopping Centres

There Is No Need to Take a Pause

Let’s Take a Pause on the New Museum of Architecture and Design

Suburbia, Nothing But Trouble?

On the Power of Communal Living

Concept: Conviviality – “Convivial Spaces Draw People Into Encountering One Another”

Prospects from the Troughs

Making Finland Visible – A Response to Rainer Mahlamäki

Yet Another Monument?

Stories

Editorial 1/2026: Approaching the finish line in our editorial reform

Good Content Doesn’t Justify A Clumsy Appearance

The Future Won’t Need Architects as We Know Them Today

Cycles of Change

The Ultimate Recognition – But for What?

The Changing Values ​​of Modernity

The Other Side of Neighbourhood Shopping Centres

There Is No Need to Take a Pause

Let’s Take a Pause on the New Museum of Architecture and Design

Suburbia, Nothing But Trouble?

On the Power of Communal Living

Concept: Conviviality – “Convivial Spaces Draw People Into Encountering One Another”

Prospects from the Troughs

Making Finland Visible – A Response to Rainer Mahlamäki

Yet Another Monument?

The Changing Values of Modernity