

Architectural Democracy Podcast #17: The Museum Debate & Humanitarian Design with Saija Hollmén
Architect and Aalto professor Saija Hollmén joins the Architectural Democracy Podcast to discuss humanitarian architecture, environmental restoration in Ghana, and the controversy surrounding Helsinki’s proposed new Museum of Architecture and Design. From rethinking how we build to confronting architecture’s political power, this episode explores what it truly means to design with values.


Architectural Democracy podcast #15: Branding, Bias & the Future of Finnish Architecture, with Henrik Ylvesmäki
Article based on the Architectural Democracy's podcast interview (Episode #15, October 30th, 2024). In this episode recorded at Helsinki...


Architectural Democracy podcast #18: Win-Win Democracy: Perry Walker’s Participatory Playbook
Perry Walker, co-creator of Democs and Win-Win Workout, joins the Architectural Democracy Podcast to explore why real democracy begins in conversation—not just voting. From participatory festivals to empathy-driven debate formats, Walker shares his vision for scaling meaningful public dialogue across Europe.


Democracy in Urban Planning. Power, Participation, and the Future of Helsinki: A conversation with Mona Schalin
Finnish architect Mona Schalin dives into the evolving challenges of democratic city planning. Drawing from her award-winning renovation work and deep engagement in public discourse—like her critique of the secretive Elielinaukio development—Schalin reflects on the balance between top-down authority and grassroots participation.