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Project Review — 1.5.2021

A New Home for the Arts

Photo: Hannu Rytky Edgy and industrial, Helsinki’s University of the Arts’ new building blends effortlessly with the architectural heritage that surrounds it. It’s now time for the occupants to make their presence felt.

Exhibition — 1.5.2021

How Will We Live Together?

This year’s edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale was unafraid to go big and tackle the momentous questions, yet the end result was somewhat confusing, says Tuomas Siitonen.

Book — 1.5.2021

Finnish Wood Construction’s Winning Formula

New Standards is the first scientifically valid study of Puutalo Oy – one of the key manufacturers of standardized prefabricated houses in Finland after the World War II. The book is wise and beautiful, long-awaited in content and appealing in its compact look, writes Riitta Nikula.

Essay — 1.5.2021

In Obscure Cities

In François Schuiten’s comic books, architectural utopias quickly become dystopias.

People — 1.5.2021

Gable Fronts and Brick Pillars – Anne Hangebruch & Mark Ammann Interviewed

Anne Hangebruch and Mark Ammann’s designs are informed by the historic typologies and forms that surround them. How do you go about drawing inspiration from history?

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.5.2021

On the Drawing Board: How’m I Doing, Louis Kahn?

When an office space renovation was designed by AS LL TK architects, Louis Kahn was standing behind them.

Column — 1.5.2021

Photo Column: From Small to Large, Close to Far

The transition of the grocery trade to the large supermarkets in large shopping malls has led to the loss of customers and misery in the old local centres, even though they could provide an excellent platform for small businesses, writes Tuomas Uusheimo.

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

Radical Conservation

Today, anything that is highly valued by a community can be cultural heritage. How should it change our methods for safeguarding built heritage in general?

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

Messages from the Past

Spurred on by the climate crisis, the philosophy of circular economy is changing the aesthetics of architecture. With more and more old building components being recovered and reused, we also need new concepts and methods.

Phenomena — 1.5.2021

How Should the Old Be Complemented?

Modern or traditional? We invited three experts to discuss how the debate on architectural styles could be brought to present day.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.4.2021

Architects of Kone building conversion into apartments: ”It was nice for a change to design something more spacious”

The conversion of office building into apartments was based on A6 Architects' winning proposal in a competition.

Editorial — 1.4.2021

Editorial 4/2021: From Small Dwellings to Microflats

The development of new housing concepts has taken place almost solely according to the conditions of construction companies, seeking to gain cost savings, criticises Kristo Vesikansa.

Research — 1.4.2021

The Rise of Solo Living

Almost half of Finnish households have only one member, and the same development can be seen in other Western countries. In her PhD dissertation, architect Anne Tervo found out that spatial needs of solo dwellers are rarely met in apartments typical in contemporary Finnish housing. One solution could be sharing.

Phenomena — 1.4.2021

Would Joint Building Ventures Save the Quality of Housing Production?

Contrary to what is often thought, joint building ventures have a long history in Finland. If things had turned out differently in the 1960s, joint building ventures could still be mainstream.

Phenomena — 1.4.2021

Design Work Begins without Drawing a Single Line

In Vienna, joint building ventures and co-housing often go hand in hand. One of the recent projects is Gleis 21, a residential block of flats.