Like a jazz composition, a freeform dynamic breaks the formal geometry of the building both outside and inside. Designed for specific acoustic qualities, Soiva is the latest addition by Tommila Architects to the Metropolia campus.
Exploring forms of communal living, the Nordic Pavilion showcased a modular system made with timber for flexible spatial solutions, created by Norwegian architectural firm Helen & Hard
A testing ground for architectural ideas, the Atelier building was managed by Aalto’s second wife architect Elissa Aalto until 1994. It is now home to Alvar Aalto Foundation and open as a museum.’
Modern life style: architect’s home and studio in Helsinki from 1936, filled with Aalto’s classic designs
Exploring the idea of ‘connectedness’ through an immersive experience at the Danish Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
Tikkurila Church designed by OOPEAA is a religious building and a network with multiple programmes. Built as part of an urban block, it sets a new standard for material use and craftsmanship.
Playing with different styles and scales – an exhibition at the Venice Biennale on Flemish architectural and urban culture, informed by a flexible approach towards planning and regulations.
An ordinary Japanese house with timber frame dismantled and displayed for close analysis of historic layers.
A light-weight structure created by robotics, Maison Fiber is a showcase for material innovation developed by a research team at Stuttgart University, initiated by Achim Menges.
