What Sets the Finnish Architecture Scene Apart from the United States?
Henrik Ilvesmäki studied architecture at Harvard University for four years. He noticed a marked difference between the United States and his native Finland in the dynamics between architectural academia and practice. This difference has a potentially profound impact on the future of the field in the two countries.
Why Is Finland Not More Visible Abroad?
Rainer Mahlamäki sees at least three factors that explain the modest international visibility of contemporary Finnish architecture. The photos in the article show the 11 Finnish buildings that have been shortlisted for the Mies van der Rohe Award.
How to Integrate into the Finnish Workforce?
To integrate fully into Finnish society, you need to learn the language, says Martino De Rossi.
How Can Architecture Firms Support Multiculturalism?
In many Finnish architecture firms, international professionals often face career ceilings at junior positions, regardless of their level of experience, writes Gülcan Ozan.
What Does the Finlandia Prize Shortlist Reveal About the Current State of Finnish Architecture?
Four new-builds and one refurbishment project are in the running for this year’s Finlandia Prize for Architecture. When it comes to architectural expression, two distinct styles are readily visible.
Something Old, New and Borrowed – But Do We Have Anything Blue?
The urban planners working on Tampere’s new colour plan would be wise to look to earlier examples for guidance.
Who Does AI Serve?
Only time will tell whether AI can be harnessed to deliver more strength, utility and beauty for all, or whether it will simply be used to drive up profits, writes Toni Österlund.
Architects Need to Learn to Embrace the Complexity of AI
The future of architectural education demands a radical reimagining in how AI is integrated beyond its current role as a mere tool, write Pia Fricker and Toni Kotnik.
More Convincing Designs with AI
Artificial intelligence is especially useful in the early stages of planning – it enhances the factual basis and helps justify design solutions, argues Niko Kautonen.