The Power of Expression
The new electricity substation and power line introduce a new, sculptural layer to the national landscape of the Imatrankoski Rapids.
Unique Link
An extension to the museum complements the cultural quarter next to Kuopio’s oldest park.
New Ideas, New Attire
Photo: Kuvatoimisto Kuvio / Martin Sommerschield The extension of the Sipoonlahti school campus also sees the updating of the existing school building. The old and the new buildings are successfully dovetailed in the central lobby.
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.
Residencies as Spatial Practice
While residencies are an integral part of the culture and infrastructure of the visual arts, they are as yet less well-established in architecture. What does their role and future potential in architecture research and education look like from the point of view of residency programme organisers?
Is Housing Fair Finland Falling Behind the Times?
What was the take-home from this summer’s Housing Fair? Besides brochures and disposable promotional bags, that is?
Everyday Radicalism(?)
The exhibition at Bildmuseet, Umeå, brings together contemporary Nordic architects dealing with the climate crisis, yet the whole is rather confusing and random.
Everything Needs to Change
The new publication provides an outline of the challenges in architectural practice in relation to climate change, in neutral and considered tone.
Photo Column: The Image of Home
Images related to housing are homogenous in Finland, says Tuomas Uusheimo.