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 stripped-down building matches its industrial context and acts as a bold canvas for students.

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.

An art museum in Helsinki playfully complements the surrounding architecture in the form of concrete-tiled protrusions that bubble up from the ground.