Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023

Finnish Architecture and Design Days are celebrated on the first week of February, highlighting the significance of architecture and design in our daily lives. The theme in 2023 is Quality of Living. There’s more than 50 events, such as discussions, lectures and guided tours around Finland and online. Tomorrow, on February 3, 2023, is the… Continue reading Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023

Alusta pavilion – flowers, bees and architecture

Last summer I visited the courtyard of the Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture in Helsinki. I was eager to see the environmentally conscious Alusta pavilion, this little oasis of nature in the middle of the city. It was a warm and sunny day, around 21 °C, perfect to photograph flowers and bugs.… Continue reading Alusta pavilion – flowers, bees and architecture