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Phenomena — 1.2.2021

Updating Monomaterial Construction

For some time now, there has been talk amongst architects about the return of monomaterial construction. Elina Koivisto pieced together what's happening in the field at the moment.

People — 1.2.2021

Interview with Bijoy Jain

In February 2021, the fourteenth Alvar Aalto Medal was awarded to Bijoy Jain, the director of the Indian architectural office Studio Mumbai. In their work, the office seamlessly combines architecture and craftsmanship and attention to local conditions.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2021

Intertwined with Modernism

Aarne Ervi’s modernist villa in Espoo, Finland has been sensitively refurbished by OOPEAA. Three new wooden buildings were also added as part of the project.

Research — 1.2.2021

Research into Arctic Villages

The cultural vitality of northern indigenous people has often been weakened by applying western architectural ideas to them. Anu Soikkeli is looking for more sustainable ways to carry out planning and design in the north.

Project Review — 1.2.2021

Ceramic Vessel

The Saukonlaituri parking facility by ALA Architects in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. is a successful example of the potential of this building type, says Tommy Lindgren.

Column — 1.2.2021

Photo Column: Fundamentals of Facade Design – A Barn in Evitskog

Tuomas Uusheimo found an ideal composition on the field side.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2021

New Wooden Grounds

The wooden block in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, is an example of the new scale of wooden urban building. Since January 2021, the office building has been occupied by the mobile game company Supercell.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2021

Off the Grid

Prefabricated, self-sufficient housing unit Majamaja adapts to different landscapes and climatic conditions.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2021

Gently Sitting in Its Place

The new extension wing by alt Architects brings together the staff of the upper secondary school and vocational school in Kajaani.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.2.2021

On the Drawing Board: Repairing is a Source for Sustainability

Repairing old buildings is a way to find solutions that can also be applied to the design of sustainable new buildings, say Emilia and Pekka Saatsi.

Book — 1.2.2021

At the Core of Architectural Education

The interesting history of the short-lived 1920–30s Soviet art school Vkhutemas is discussed in detail for the first time ever.

Book — 1.2.2021

Shared Zelenogorsk

The article collection born of Finnish-Russian collaboration traces the history of the villa community on at the border of the two nations.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.1.2021

Safely Tucked from the Urban Realm

The Lauttasaari Daycare Centre by Luutonen Architects lines the street like a wall. On the other side opens up a small rocky forest, the children’s secret garden.

Designer's Viewpoint — 1.1.2021

Light Encounters

EduCity, the newest addition to Turku Science Park combines a higher-education campus and the needs of business life.

Project Review — 1.1.2021

The Little Prince of Koivuhovi

Bredanportti Apartment Block on the border of Espoo and Kauniainen proves that urban consolidation can also take place in small town terms.