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 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.