Office Buildings in Finland

Office Buildings in Finland presents 14 Finnish office buildings from the present century. The nature of the book is markedly żprofessionalż. In a way it is a handbook of office building design in which the buildings are presented on several pages with their floor plans and technical details giving the reader a thorough idea of each building and the planning background, as well as learning how to design the Finnish way. The selection of projects in the book has been made by Reijo Jallinoja, professor of architecture. The project presentations are complemented by architect Panu Lehtovuoriżs article żThe Office Building as a site for urban innovationż. Office Buildings in Finland aspires to create a wide perspective on the various trends in current Finnish office architecture. In the design of the buildings special attention has been given to, for instance, massing, glazed towers, combinations of different façade materials, and high-tech or industrial aesthetics. Most of the buildings are completely new but extensions and renovations are also included. If the contents of the present book had to be summed up in a few words, it would be żhumane high-technologyż. The examples in the book show that Finnish office architecture can represent both cutting-edge high-technology and a humane and caring architecture. Office Buildings in Finland offers fresh ideas for architects and students within the building profession, as well as everyone interested in contemporary architecture.