Field Notes
Mjøstårnet: Crafting Height with Engineered Timber
Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway, stands as a prominent example of tall timber construction, utilizing glulam and CLT to achieve significant height without a conventional concrete core.
27 Aug 2026
Material Notes
Northern Light: Four Houses for the Day-Lover
Explore four iconic Northern European houses—Villa Mairea, Woodland Chapel, Jacobsen House, and Can Lis—each a masterclass in harnessing natural light.
24 Aug 2026
Architect Minds
Copenhagen’s Black Earth: Mughal Tiles and Rammed Earth Colour
Exploring a contemporary research centre in Copenhagen where the deliberate choice of black ceramic tiles and pigmented rammed earth shapes its aesthetic and functional narrative.
10 Aug 2026
Materials & Makers
The Sturehof Gallery: Romanesque Modularity and Sensory Design
The Sturehof Gallery in Stockholm offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Romanesque architecture, blending modular construction with an emphasis on neuro-architectural principles to influence visitor experience.
5 Aug 2026
Biophilic & Wellness
Blue Shells of Helsinki: Material Honesty and Air Quality in Research Architecture
Helsinki’s concrete-shell research laboratories synthesize ancient structural principles with modern material honesty, prioritizing indoor air quality through precision steel detailing and non-toxic material choices. This approach addresses off-gassing and VOCs.
15 Jul 2026
Landmark Stories
The Lysefjord Folly: Art Deco Ironwork in a Norwegian Garden
Situated overlooking Lysefjord, the Lysefjord Folly is an Art Deco garden structure notable for its hand-forged ironwork and thoughtful seasonal adaptations.
9 Jul 2026
Future Living
Acoustic Clarity: Renaissance Echoes in Helsinki’s Modular CLT
Examining the application of Renaissance-era joinery principles within contemporary modular cross-laminated timber housing in Helsinki, focusing on its impact on acoustic comfort and the building’s auditory character.
30 Jun 2026