Berlin‘s Aedes Architecture Forum to Showcase helin & Co’s Vision for Helsinki
BERLIN - The Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin will host “Heart and Horizon,” an exhibition dedicated to the urban projects of Finnish architecture firm Helin & Co, opening September 6 and running through October 15, 2025. The exhibition will explore the firm’s contributions to Helsinki’s evolving cityscape,highlighting thier approach to integrating natural landscapes with contemporary architectural design. images of the exhibition are available here.
The exhibition arrives as Helsinki undergoes meaningful architectural progress, including the recently announced competition win by JKMM Architects for the city’s new Museum of Architecture and Design. “Heart and Horizon” offers a timely examination of how thoughtful urban planning can shape livable, enduring cities-a conversation increasingly vital as global populations concentrate in urban centers. The Aedes architecture Forum regularly presents international architects and urban planners, fostering dialogue around pressing issues in the built surroundings.
Helin & Co’s projects, known for their sensitivity to context and innovative use of materials, have played a key role in defining modern Helsinki. The exhibition will feature detailed models, drawings, and photographs illustrating the firm’s design philosophy and its impact on the Finnish capital.
Beyond Berlin,othre significant architectural events currently underway include the inaugural Bukhara Biennial in Uzbekistan,showcasing over 70 site-specific commissions,and “New Hudson Valley Houses” at the Archive Gallery in Rhinebeck,New York,featuring designs by prominent architects like Steven Holl and Toshiko Mori. The Copenhagen Architecture Biennial, scheduled for September 18 to October 19, further underscores a global focus on architectural innovation and exchange.