Finnish Futuro: the UFO-shaped house that landed around the world
Finland is known for its understated design and natural materials, but then there is the Futuro: a bright plastic UFO-shaped house that became one of Finland’s most unusual exports.
Finnish fashion brings bold prints and practical layers for autumn
From statement prints to weather-ready layers, Finnish fashion brands bring a practical approach to dressing for workdays, commutes, school mornings and evenings out.
Finland’s Aalto Works joins Unesco World Heritage List
Finland has gained its eighth Unesco World Heritage Site after Aalto Works, a collection of architectural landmarks designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto, was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List.
5 steps to a happier life: How a Finnish designer regained creativity
After experiencing burnout at the height of her career, Finnish designer and educator Emmi Salonen developed a five-step framework to reconnect with creativity, balance and joy. Her approach is now helping people around the world.
Alvar Aalto’s Finland: Architecture designed for people
Widely regarded as Finland’s most influential architect, Alvar Aalto transformed modernism with a human-centred approach to design. Today, his work is nominated for the Unesco World Heritage List.
How Finland’s west coast became a global boatbuilding hub
From bespoke superyachts to rugged rescue vessels, towns on Finland’s west coast build boats for demanding conditions.
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