Architecture

Life & society Society

Helsinki sees seaside sauna renaissance

Several new sauna buildings have impressively transformed parts of the Helsinki waterfront, increasing the number of public saunas where visitors and locals can go for an authentic Finnish sauna experience – and a bracing dip in the Baltic Sea.

Arts & culture Webpick

The world according to Alvar

Go on a visual journey with the pioneering Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto, to discover his masterpieces around the world by exploring the globe of buildings.

Life & society History

Treasure trove: Finnish Unesco sites

We check out the unique Finnish cultural sites and natural features included on the famous Unesco World Heritage list.

Life & society Video

Helsinki as you’ve never seen it before

Watch it here: We talk to the creator of an amazing video and social-media hit that flies you over Helsinki with a quadcopter.

Arts & culture Design

Sounds of silence resound in Helsinki

Helsinki’s wooden Chapel of Silence, designed to promote wellbeing, quietly attracts attention in the middle of the city.

Arts & culture Architecture

Finns design homes for extended families

New lifestyle choices: A Finnish family builds a home where several generations can live comfortably under the same roof.

Arts & culture Architecture

The new edge of Finnish architecture

Pioneering projects in Finnish architecture are earning global attention and setting new trends.

Life & society Education

Building an even better Finnish school

The newly built Saunalahti School shows that in Finnish education, better architecture contributes to better schooling.