The practice’s ‘Kumma’ concept was selected in a high-profile international competition that brought in 624 proposals—roughly a fifth of them from Finnish firms.
The Finnish capital gives another go at bringing a museum to its revitalized South Harbor following the spectacular flame-out of a plan to build a Guggenheim outpost in the area.
The world is awash in glitzy buildings that attempt to shock-and-awe their way to the top, but most of these expensive, unsubtle projects have also been uninspiring, write Carlo Ratti and Antoine Picon.
This month, ongoing exhibitions include a display of park bench prototypes by Scottish designers on the grounds of Mount Stuart, a palatial 18th century estate on the Isle of Bute.
This month, the MAK Center in Los Angeles celebrates the centennial of the Schindler House with an exhibition of historical materials and works by contemporary artists.
The country celebrated its 101st year of independence on December 6 by dedicating “Oodi (Ode),” the long-awaited new Helsinki Central Library, designed by ALA Architects.
