Architectural Guide Helsinki: Buildings and projects from 1917 to the Present Day

Helsinki is considered one of the world's leading centers for good design. In addition to Finnish design, which is highly regarded worldwide, this is mainly due to its modern architecture, which impresses with its clear, functional design language and minimalist elegance.

For this book's third edition, the team of authors led by German architecture critic Ulf Meyer has updated and expanded the content once again. As well as works by modern classics such as Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, it presents buildings by important contemporary architects such as Juhani Pallasmaa and Pekka Helin, as well as the latest projects by innovative firms including Anttinen Oiva, JKMM and Verstas Architects. With extensive map material, QR codes for precise location of the buildings, and up-to-date aerial photographs, this book is the ideal companion for a visit to this northern architectural hotspot.

Ulf Meyer, born 1970, studied architecture at the Technical ­University of ­Berlin and the Illinois Institute of Technology in ­Chicago. ­Held lectureship ­positions abroad in ­Tokyo,  Japan and ­Berkeley­ , ­California, among ­other ­places. 2008 – 2010 ­Assistant Professor for ­Sustainable ­Urban Construction at ­Kansas State ­University. 2010 – 2011 Hyde Chair of Excellence at the University of Nebraska-­Lincoln. Countless lectures and publications on contemporary architecture.

Laura Kolbe, born 1957, Professor for European History at the ­University of Helsinki with focus on urban, cultural and social history. ­Membership of ­countless cultural organisations and ­municipal insti­tutions. Participation in ­national committees and academic ­research ­activities.

Douglas Gordon, born 1951, studied archi­tecture at The Bartlett, ­University College London. Archi­tect and ­planner. Involvement in several urban development projects for the ­Greater London Council (GLC), the London Borough of Camden and the Housing Fund of Finland with focus on the urban development of Helsinki and spatial strategies within the metropolitan region.