JAN

Lively library: Central library for Helsinki by OODA.

The Portuguese practice of OODA have prepared this draft for the central library of Helsinki Finland. Conscious of the need to reinvent the library archetype, if it is to remain relevant in the internet age, the practice have proposed a plethora of different functions combining cultural and entertainment features. Read more

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DEC

Light work: Silo 468, Helsinki by Lighting Design Collective.

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The Madrid based Lighting Design Collective, LDC, brought a touch of warmth and passion to Helsinki this year, with their sensuous work for the Silo 486 project. It formed part of the Helsinki World Design Capital 2012, but has quickly become a compelling experience for visitors and locals alike. Read more

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JUN

Out from the woodwork: Design Capital Pavilion, Helsinki, Finland designed by Pyry-Pekka Kantonen with other students and staff from the Alto University.

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An elegant response to the hype of London’s Serpentine Gallery Summer Pavilion comes out of Alto University, Helsinki. The Pavilion represents a genuine piece of research from the University’s Wood studio. It also explores something of what it means to be Finnish, where working with, living in buildings of, or just enjoying timber, is arguably in the national psyche.

The architectural design of the Design Capital Pavilion is by a talented student Pyry-Pekka Kantonen who, working with fellow students from the Wood Studio including: Markus Heinonen,Marko Hämäläinen, Janne Kivelä, Wilhelm Kosonen and Inka Saini created this exciting project under the tutelage of Pekka Heikkinen.

The pavilion has been given a prestigious location between the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum, and is intended to celebrate World design Capital Helsinki 2012. Read more

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