Open Podcast Studio – What is Finnish Architecture?

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What is Finnish Architecture? On Thursday, November 5, 2026, New Academy Radio has invited Anssi Lassila to discuss the history of Finnish architecture, its movements and established narratives, with a focus on vernacular architecture and the periphery.

The discussion is part of Open Podcast Studio program. Come and experience the podcast recording live and join the conversation! The discussion will be held in English. Following the recorded conversation, the audience will have an opportunity to join the discussion and ask questions.

  • Open Podcast Studio, Season 1: What is Finnish Architecture?
  • An interview with Anssi Lassila by New Academy Radio
  • Thursday, 5 November, 5-7 pm
  • Eteläranta 6, Helsinki

The event takes place at Eteläranta 6, the satellite venue of the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. Admission is free and advance registration is encouraged. Places are limited and priority will be given first to those who have registered in advance. The door will be open from 5:00 to 5:15 pm.

  • For more information and to register for the live event, see HERE.

Open Podcast Studio

Hosted by the Architecture & Design Museum, Open Podcast Studio is a public platform for conversations about architecture, design and cities. Launching the Open Podcast Studio program, a series of interviews conducted by New Academy Radio focuses on architecture and urban planning.

The first season brings together scholars and practitioners to explore Finnish architecture over the past century and beyond, offering different perspectives on its history, key movements and established narratives. Tackling key topics such as architectural education, principles of design, and the titans of Finnish architecture, this season comprises interviews and discussions that offer a rich and polyphonic perspective that bring depth and nuance to the established narratives of Finnish architecture.

New Academy Radio

New Academy is led by art historian Markus Lähteenmäki, architects Leonard Ma and Tuomas Toivonen, and graphic designer Nene Tsuboi. With a focus on critical perspectives on architecture and urbanism, New Academy Radio is a civic education project on architecture and design. It provides a space for conversation about architecture, the city, and the complex histories and decisions that shape them.

Designed for a broad public audience, New Academy Radio provides a shared lens to look at the built environment. It aims to inspire us to consider ways to work towards more thoughtful, and inclusive futures.