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Inside the restoration of Alvar Aalto’s Sunila housing estate
A neglected workers’ housing project by Alvar Aalto is being lovingly revived by design-minded Finns.
Human values
The Annex isn’t just a calm, warm environment where politicians work – it’s also Finnish to the core.
Head of steam
As global demand for saunas rises, a 72-year-old company in rural Finland is turning up the heat.
Hello trolley
Helsinki's legendary Savoy restaurant showcases Alvar and Aino Aalto's original 1936 bentwood birch bar trolleys, now serving guests under chef-patron Helena Puolakka's meticulous revival.
Design destination
In the first of a new series of journeys, we hit the road and head to the village of Noormarkku, western Finland, in search of superlative Finnish design.
Rafaela Seppälä
The art collector, journalist and newspaper heiress cheers the global standing of Nordic design over fresh crayfish and bilberry pie at her home in Helsinki.
Perfect pitch
An essential piece of kit for all budding Suomi soldiers, the Savotta sauna tent should be hot property for any civvy too.
On the move
We visit the Japanese diasporas that are leaving a distinct mark on the world stage.
Eero Aarnio
Over a beer and steak in an 18th-century coffee house, the celebrated Finnish chairdesigner takes a seat to talk sunsets, saunas and smoking his own salmon.
All aboard
Designed to keep going in all weather, this new driverless bus might not be fast (at least, not yet) but it’s certainly fun.
