https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1584 en-us The evolution of Finnish architecture is most clearly manifested in the nation's residential projects, especially social housing, the most regulated form of building construction.

]]> 1303-helsinki-flooranaukio-housing-heikkinen-komonen-architects.asp Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7920-flooranaukio-housing The bright colors of the waste-porcelain chips that make up the pattern on the building's curved white concrete facade were dictated by the production run at the local Arabia factory. The porc Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandThe bright colors of the waste-porcelain chips that make up the pattern on the building's curved white concrete facade were dictated by the production run at the local Arabia factory. The porcelain includes surprises such as characters from Finland's popular Moomin cartoon series . At street side, an arcade in the red-brick front gives the impression of a public building while protecting entrances to the private spaces Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, Finland At street side, an arcade in the red-brick front gives the impression of a public building while protecting entrances to the private spaces At street side, an arcade in the red-brick front gives the impression of a public building while protecting entrances to the private spaces Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, Finland At street side, an arcade in the red-brick front gives the impression of a public building while protecting entrances to the private spaces The architects were inspired by Antoni Gaud' more than by Finnish residential design; his integration of craft into his work is reflected in the facade's porcelain chips Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandThe architects were inspired by Antoni Gaud' more than by Finnish residential design; his integration of craft into his work is reflected in the facade's porcelain chipsPhoto © Brendan Austin The duplex apartments on the building's uppermost level feature abundant natural light, balconies, and sea views Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandThe duplex apartments on the building's uppermost level feature abundant natural light, balconies, and sea viewsPhoto © Jussi Tiainen The ceramic chips were glued onto a membrane on the steel frame for the courtyard's concrete panels. Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandThe ceramic chips were glued onto a membrane on the steel frame for the courtyard's concrete panels.Image Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen Flooranaukio Housing Flooranaukio HousingHeikkinen-Komonen ArchitectsHelsinki, FinlandImage Courtesy Heikkinen-Komonen