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Research — 1.2.2023

Towards a Pattern of a Healthy City

Along with the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a growing interest in the impact of the living environment on health and wellbeing. A research consortium led by the University of Oulu is trying to find out how future epidemics can be tackled by means of urban planning.

Opinion Piece — 1.2.2023

Natural Ventilation is More Energy Efficient Than Its Reputation

Writers of the book Ilmakirja present some research results on the energy efficiency of natural ventilation systems.

Phenomena — 1.2.2023

Dressing Care in New Clothes

The 2010s started a construction boom in the Finnish social and healthcare service sector. What kind of architecture has it produced? We collected recently completed and ongoing projects.

Project Review — 1.2.2023

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.

Phenomena — 1.2.2023

Changes and Losses of Hospital Architecture

With the new healthcare buildings, a large number of old care buildings will be demolished or modified for new use. What kind of architecture and building heritage will we lose in the process?

Opinion Piece — 1.2.2023

Concept: Thermal Comfort

Norms and expectations for indoor temperatures are culturally dependent. Therefore they could be also questioned, argues Frans Saraste.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2023

A Harmonious Addition to the Meilahti Hospital Campus

The latest addition to the Meilahti hospital campus has been fitted to a tight spot, yet it benefits from the stunning sea views.

User's Viewpoint — 1.2.2023

The HUS Bridge Hospital Doesn’t Look Like a Hospital, Say Users – Which is a Good Thing

We asked the staff members working at Meilahti’s new Bridge Hospital how they have settled in the new facilities.

Book — 1.2.2023

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.

Book — 1.2.2023

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.

Book — 1.2.2023

In-Depth Talks with Architects

Todd Saunders interviewed architects running an office in the Nordic countries about what is on their mind right now.

Book — 1.2.2023

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.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2023

Hospital Nova Is Like a Healing Machine

Designing the new central hospital in Jyväskylä made the architects assume a new role as process designers.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2023

“Everything is Incredibly Beautiful” – Hospital Nova is a Well-Functioning Working Environment, Say Users

We asked the staff members working at Hospital Nova of Central Finland how have they settled in the new facilities.

Editorial — 1.2.2023

Editorial 2/2023: Caring for People Needs Architecture

In 2014, the Finnish Architectural Review published an issue on hospital architecture, following the new construction boom. Now is a good moment to examine whether the designs have delivered on the promises made nine years ago.