Petri Burtsoff
At Norway’s chic Stockholm Embassy, modernist design meets Nordic diplomacy
The warm, considered interiors of Norway’s embassy in Stockholm is a reflection of the nation’s character and its culture of craft and unity.
Songs to put you on airplane mode: Finnair believes music should be as important as in-flight snacks
The original work by Finnish composer Lauri Porra was recorded with a symphony orchestra and designed to accompany different stages of air travel.
How Nokia is reinventing itself for the era of 6G and AI
Usurped as a mobile-phone superpower, the Finnish brand rang the changes and is now focusing on wireless networks – and boosting Europe’s digital security – from its new HQ.
Helsinki’s urban oasis: Iittala Brings the Finnish sauna into the city at Bob W Kamppi
Heritage house Iittala’s new sauna lounge combines 1970s nostalgia with the best of Finland’s contemporary design.
Inside the Finnish Embassy in New Delhi: A landmark of Nordic architecture
Built 20 years after it was conceived, Finland’s embassy was well worth the wait. It's no wonder visitors linger to revel in the beauty of a building that’s part Indian ashram, part modernist masterpiece.
Take it from a Finn – there are ways to survive winter with a smile
Beating seasonal depression through the darkest months comes down to acceptance, staying connected and seeking plenty of light – even the artificial kind.
Students were asked to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre – their designs spoke to the architect’s enduring legacy
Inviting students to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre has produced work that explores light, landscape and material — without freezing Kahn’s legacy in time.
Ploughing ahead: How Helsinki Airport keeps its runways open through long winters
The Finnish take snow seriously. At the capital’s airport, fleets of hi-tech snow-clearing machines take to the runways as early as September, ploughing, sweeping, blowing and spreading their way towards safer conditions.
How do you design a warm and welcoming home? Villa Housu in Finnish Lapland has found the answer
‘In Lapland, the weather writes its own patina’: Helsinki-based practice Fyra decided to work with, not against, nature for a holiday residence situated north of the Arctic Circle.
Slush is the start-up event that maps the smart money – here’s where investors are betting big for 2026
The annual start-up forum can act as a crystal ball for industry trends and market signals. From AI and biotech to climate solutions, here are the insights from the 2025 instalment.
