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Phenomena — 28.4.2026

Oodi Library is the opposite of flexibility – ”This is a public, open building for people, it cannot be transformed into an office building”

Finnish libraries are a laboratory for materializing an egalitarian society, says researcher Hossam Hewidy. Daniele Belleri discusses the importance of libraries in national crisis resilience with five architects dedicated to library design.

Case Study — 27.4.2026

built heritage

Forgotten utopia of Linnanmaa campus

The Linnanmaa campus at the University of Oulu is an internationally recognised, significant ensemble of modern architecture that was designed to be modifiable. And yet, the university is now making plans for a new campus elsewhere.

Project Review — 27.4.2026

schools

“Timeless and more relevant than ever” – The new wooden school complements the courtyard on the riverbank

The context-aware architecture of the new wooden school building in Kiiminki is born from a unique structural simplicity, states Matti Lakkala.

Project Review — 27.4.2026

industrial architecture

The beauty of the new Nokia Campus in Oulu lies in precision

The architecture of Nokia’s new campus is as refined as the design work and manufacturing carried out there, writes Lauri Louekari.

Project Review — 22.4.2026

modern architecture

Oulu preserved its modern icon

The Oulu Central Library was extensively renovated after 40 years of use – yet it still looks and feels familiar, writes Helena Hirviniemi.

Project Review — 22.4.2026

industrial heritage

The warehouse lent its shape to a new block

The new service block in Toppilansalmi, Oulu, reminisces the area's former use as a port. The unpretentious and everyday feel of the materials and details suits the industrial nostalgia, muses Johan Lindfors.

Book — 22.4.2026

urban design

Alvar Aalto’s environmental thinking was ahead of its time

There are features in Alvar Aalto's design work that foreshadow later efforts at sustainable design, a new book argues.

Viewpoint — 22.4.2026

oulu

Definitions for Oulu architecture

How does the character of Oulu show up in today’s architecture? We asked architects who are active in varied positions in Oulu to describe the current focuses in their work and the special features of the local working environment.

Phenomena — 20.4.2026

built heritage

What remains of the Oulu School?

The architecture of the Oulu School has been both loved and disparaged. The buildings are now due for refurbishment, and many risk demolition.

People — 9.4.2026

Denmark

“It takes time to turn a supertanker” – Architect Martin Laursen explains where Danish sustainable architecture currently stands

The founding partner at the architectural firm ADEPT will be visiting Finland at the Annual Seminar of the Finnish Association of Architects in April.

Phenomena — 10.3.2026

geopolitics

Mirkku Kullberg: ”Paimio Sanatorium can become the most interesting and important meeting place in the Nordics”

Paimio Sanatorium can offer answers to what kind of problems can be solved through architecture and design in a world where there are already enough goods and buildings, says Mirkku Kullberg, CEO of the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation.

Project Review — 27.2.2026

wooden building

Handcrafted-like finishing completes the otherwise industrial wood construction in Lagmansgården Reform School

The skilful use of wood creates the impression of architectural quality and a sense of home, writes Teemu Hirvilammi.

Research — 27.2.2026

films