Spaces Made Differently
The book with a special name celebrates Raumlaborberlin, a Berlin-based architect collective, and its 25 years of existence.
Time Traveling
In the recent renovation of the Finnish National Theatre’s Small Stage there is no appreciable distinction between the materials of different ages or the temporal layers, but rather a theatre visit takes you back to the 1950s.
A Stadium and a Place
With the new stadium carefully adapted to its surroundings, a quiet corner of Tammela has become a vibrant part of the city district.
Vision and Form
Kotka’s new events centre is ALA Architects’ latest take on the theme of a sculptural main facade.
Open the Box!
The Finnish Architectural Review has followed theatre construction since the early years of our publication, writes Kristo Vesikansa. Instead of the generic facilities provided by the black box, many of today’s theatre-makers are intrigued by staging performances in other existing spaces, which then become an integral element of the dramatic piece itself.
Arenas of Urban Development
Helsinki, Turku and Oulu are planning to build event arenas in central locations. In Tampere, an arena built above the railway has been in use for a good two years. What kind of cityscape is being constructed along these megaprojects?
A Pioneer of the Circular Economy
The warehouse of a former brewery in Berlin’s Neukölln district is now being used for work and living. The project named CRCLR House has been designed following the principles of circular economy.
Material Upheaval
If one must build new or repair, what are the best material choices in terms of natural resources and the carbon footprint?
Talking Trash With an Architect And a Designer
What is it like to design with materials someone else has discarded? Architect Seela Pentikäinen explored the topic with designer Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom and architect Satu Ratinen.