From HQ to residential building – Töölön Kesäkatu in Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

From HQ to residential building – Töölön Kesäkatu in Helsinki

The architecturally unique headquarters of Finnish Public Service Media Yle underwent a complete conversion into a residential block of 146 apartments. The original building was designed by architect Kurt Simberg...

Old city block integrated by residential housing company Asunto Oy Punanotkonkatu 2 in Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

Old city block integrated by residential housing company Asunto Oy Punanotkonkatu 2 in Helsinki

The architecture of the street-facing facades is characterised by tranquillity on the one hand, and by low-key variation on the other; their colour is a continuation of the light style...

Single-family detached house built with concrete and brick blocks: 2B Kaivostie Road in Espoo

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

Single-family detached house built with concrete and brick blocks: 2B Kaivostie Road in Espoo

The single-family house stands on a slope with views far into the environment. The material choices were made aiming at energy economy and a healthy and lowmaintenance home. The external...

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2022 is Järve Towers

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2022 is Järve Towers

Architect Martin Aunin has designed two modern high-rise buildings at the artery of Tallinn. The slender and metropolitan landmark towering at the borderline of the Centre and Kristiine is characterised...

Students of architecture develop ideas for renovation and updating of suburban apartment building

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

Students of architecture develop ideas for renovation and updating of suburban apartment building

In the autumn of 2022, a competition was organised for students of architecture to provide ideas for the renovation of an apartment building. The students from the Unit of Architecture...

Biodiversity is a major challenge to construction industry

In English | ISSUE 2/2023

Biodiversity is a major challenge to construction industry

It has been estimated that the threat posed by the degradation of biodiversity and loss of nature is as severe as climate change. The most important reasons for the degradation...

Breaking Barriers: 11 Profiles to Celebrate 80 Years of Women in Finnish Architecture

In English | 9.5.2023

Breaking Barriers: 11 Profiles to Celebrate 80 Years of Women in Finnish Architecture

Source: Archdaily.com As early as the 20th century, women in Finland were already involved in the field of architecture. In fact, Signe Hornborg (1862-1916), a Finnish architect, was the first...

Preface: Concrete industry joins forces to reduce CO2 emissions

In English | ISSUE 1/2023

Preface: Concrete industry joins forces to reduce CO2 emissions

Extreme weather phenomena in different parts of the world, including heat waves, drought and forest fires on one hand and heavy precipitation and flooding on the other, are causing severe...

Concrete Structure of the Year 2022: Serlachius Art Sauna

In English | ISSUE 1/2023

Concrete Structure of the Year 2022: Serlachius Art Sauna

The Art Sauna of Serlachius Museums was awarded as the Concrete Structure of the Year 2022 for individual, innovative and skilled architectural design as well as competent project development and...

Tikkurila Waterfront, Eastern Park Area, Vantaa

In English | ISSUE 1/2023

Tikkurila Waterfront, Eastern Park Area, Vantaa

Industrial history and the use of waterpower is strongly visible in the new park area of Tikkurila Waterfront complex. The first part of the Tikkurila Waterfront, Åvik, was opened to...

Harjus is the name of a town block with three buildings

In English | ISSUE 1/2023

Harjus is the name of a town block with three buildings

In 2021, a building project consisting of a complex of three residential companies was completed near the Kalasatama shopping centre in the Verkkosaari area of Helsinki. The three residential companies...

Durable concrete floors in school buildings

In English | ISSUE 1/2023

Durable concrete floors in school buildings

Concrete floors of different types are used as floors in schools, educational buildings and campuses. Concrete floors have increased their popularity in school construction for several reasons: Concrete is a...