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Finland’s new architectural policy programme is completed

25.01.2022

Architecture affects the wellbeing of people and nature in significant ways. Good architecture and design stand the test of time …

The Tikkurila Church and the Helsinki Olympic Stadium among the shortlisted works for the Mies van der Rohe Award

19.01.2022

A collage of two photos. The first photo is of a brick building with a sharply rising roof. There is a cross on the top of the building. In the second photo a portion of a white and brown building can be seen. A high and slim tower rises from the building.

The Mies van der Rohe Foundation has announced the 40 shortlisted works that will compete for the 2022 European Union …

The first week of February is a celebration of Finnish architecture and design

17.01.2022

In the background, a man climbing a white curved staircase; in the front a close-up of a red furry tecture.

Finnish Architecture and Design Days aim to open our eyes to the architecture and design that surround us in our …

Lux Helsinki 5–9 Jan. 2022

03.01.2022

Lux Helsinki is an annually organised light festival that transforms familiar buildings and spaces into unique works of urban art …

New Standards at the Museum of Finnish Architecture 21 Jan –10 Apr 2022

21.12.2021

Black-and-white photo of a group of men putting up a wood-framed wall unit.

First displayed in the Pavilion of Finland at the Biennale Architettura 2021 in Venice, New Standards presents the history of …

The new expansion of Helsinki Airport opened to passengers – and won the Steel Structure of the Year 2021 Award

09.12.2021

A big building with glass walls. Through the glass a text "Finavia Helsinki Airport" can be seen. The building has a massive wood cladded wave like canopy.

The Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Terminal 2 expansion, designed by ALA Architects, opened its doors to passengers on 1st of December. Already …

Finnish Architects in the Spotlight: AOR Architects

08.12.2021

High space, white walls, wooden floor. Tall arched window, mezzanine on the left. People working at their desks and computers.

In November 2021, Finland’s State Prize for Architecture was awarded to a young Helsinki-based architects’ office whose name has often …

Tampere-based architectural photographer received the Federation of European Professional Photographers’ QEP title

08.12.2021

A black and white photo of a geometrically complex wooden building.

The Federation of European Professional Photographers gathered in Tampere, Finland, on November 27–29 for its 41st qualification judging session. At …

Open Call: The Finnish Cultural Institute in New York’s Residency Programs for 2022 – apply by 19 Dec.

24.11.2021

The FCINY Residency Programs are offered to professional architects, artists, designers, and curators. The focus of the residency programs lies …

Another record-breaking year for the Pavilion of Finland at the Biennale Architettura