In the last part of See, think, do, a series of texts on the relevant elements in the work of an architect today, Tuomas Toivonen (NOW for Architecture and Urbanism) discusses the blurring of boundaries between labour and leisure. Having explored both the context and the content of his architectural practice, the series also creates a foundation for Tuomas’ next music release called Subtitles. …(more)
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"For the OK Talk brunches, we asked the guests to bring over a breakfast ingredient each so that we can cook together with them in the morning and sleep more during the night."
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"By applying artistic perspectives to scientific processes and results, it is possible to make science more approachable – and perhaps more useful for the lay people."
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When asked why Armi Ratia decided to base Marimekko in Finland out of all places, she stated that she was "not amused by easiness".
Tuomas Toivonen
Architect and musician
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Making Places
See, think, do pt. 5 – Skill
Articles Series: Making Places / 04-01-2010 -
Making Places
See, think, do pt. 4 – City
Articles Series: Making Places / 29-11-2009See, think, do is a series of texts by Tuomas Toivonen (NOW for Architecture and Urbanism) attempting to articulate the relevant elements in the work of an architect today. The fourth part of the series discusses the creation of an inspiring city. …(more)
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Making Places
See, think, do pt. 3 – Reality
Articles Series: Making Places / 06-11-2009See, think, do is a series of texts by Tuomas Toivonen (NOW for Architecture and Urbanism) attempting to articulate the relevant elements in the work of an architect today. The part three of the series sets out to ask how creativity should be harnessed for a better reality. …(more)
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Making Places
See, think, do pt. 2 – Audience
Articles Series: Making Places / 21-10-2009See, think, do is a series of texts by Tuomas Toivonen (NOW for Architecture and Urbanism) attempting to articulate the relevant elements in the work of an architect today. The second part of the series deals with audience – the frame of reference. Being both an architect and a musician, Tuomas is accustomed to different types of crowds. …(more)
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Making Places
See, think, do pt. 1 – Tuomas Toivonen on architecture
Articles Series: Making Places / 06-10-2009Tuomas Toivonen is an architect and musician. He is the founder of NOW for Architecture and Urbanism, a spatial practice based in Helsinki. In the tradition of architectural writing, See, think, do is a series of texts attempting to articulate the relevant elements in the work of an architect today. The series explores both the context and the content of the work as well as related design processes and changes in the profession and working life as a whole. …(more)