New Finnish Architecture – The New Generation, taking place April 20-21 in New York, will include two events on young architects & architecture practices by Newly Dawn – Emerging Finnish Architects. The events introduce the most interesting young, up-and-coming Finnish architects and their latest projects, visions and ways of working. Social interaction, pleasant user experience and transparency have appeared as key elements in emerging Finnish architectural offices. The architects Janne Teräsvirta (ALA Architects), Anu Puustinen (Avanto Architects), Mikko Summanen (K2S Architects) and Tuomas Toivonen (NOW for Architecture and Urbanism) will offer a fresh look into some of their upcoming projects and the latest developments in Finnish architecture. More information on the events after the break.
International surveys in recent years have repeatedly ranked Helsinki as one of the best places in the world in which to live. The city’s advantages include its classic Nordic maritime scenery and its efficient infrastructure. At the same time, Helsinki is facing many challenges.
There is a rapid change in the urban structure of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Helsinki is going through a major process of renewal as former industrial and harbor areas are being transformed for new uses. Over the next decades the city will have a major task to improve the urban structure as new areas are planned and built. The population and the economic structure are changing as well. Helsinki citizens are getting older and are in need of new kinds of services. On the other hand, Helsinki is also becoming more international.
