News: Finnish studio ALA Architects has won the international competition to design a new public library in Helsinki with plans that involve a mass of twisted timber (+ slideshow). More about ALA Architects wins Helsinki library competition
Dezeen Wire: Finland is attracting tourists at an unprecedented rate, boosted by Helsinki's current status as the World Design Capital, in sharp contrast to the unexpected drop in visitor numbers London has experienced during its Olympic summer. More about Boost for Finnish tourism as visitors head to World Design Capital Helsinki
Tapered tree-like columns support a triangulated wooden canopy at this summer pavilion in Helsinki designed by Aalto University student Pyry-Pekka Kantonen (photos by Tiia Ettala). More about The World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Pavilion by Aalto University Wood Studio students
The results of a study carried out by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation on behalf of the City of Helsinki has revealed that it would be feasible to construct a new Guggenheim Museum in Finland. More about Guggenheim Museum is viable for Helsinki
Leather-bound blades displayed against chunky wooden blocks adorn the walls of a Finnish knife shop in Helsinki by designers Suunnittelutoimisto Amerikka. More about Marttiini shop by Suunnittelutoimisto Amerikka
Finnish studio ARK-house Architects have completed a centre for visiting seamen at Vuosaari Harbor in Helsinki, sandwiched between two long curving timber walls. More about Helsinki Seafarers’ Centre by ARK-house Architects
Finnish designers Company have created railings for a stairway where the bars at each landing are distorted in a different way. More about Kaide-taide by Company
Dezeenwire: the Finnish capital Helsinki was yesterday named as World Design Capital 2012. More about Helsinki is named as World Design Capital 2012
Tropaion is a residential project by Finnish architects ALA on the site of the former Hanasaari power station in Helsinki, Finland. More about Tropaion by ALA Architects
Architects Herzog & de Meuron have designed Helsinki Waterfront Hotel, a cross-shaped 5 star hotel on Helsinki's waterfront. More about Helsinki Waterfront Hotel by Herzog & de Meuron