Asun Homes Vol.9 magazine

2026
180 pages

Homes up north

What makes a space a home? Asun Homes Vol.9 opens the doors to unique Finnish homes, cottages and gardens in Finland, each with their own personal charm and beauty.
English text.

Contents

Foreword • Tips for sustainable building and design.
Aalto Garden • Nature was an expression of life for Alvar Aalto.
House of Concrete • A sense of space enhanced by pared-down design.
Everyday Beauty • Lokal Koti encapsulates a modern Finnish home rooted in nature.
Artist Home for Two Generations • Both father and daughter lived and painted in the Heiska artist home.
Everything That Matters • A spacious studio holds all that’s needed for a good life.
Calm, Creativity and Beauty • Designer Milla Vaahtera’s family home in a post-war wooden house ticks all the boxes.
Taste for Life • A home where details lift the mood.
Perfect Combination • An elegant apartment where living and showcasing go hand in hand.
Garden Rooms • A narrow, sloping plot was transformed into a layered oasis.
Calm and Authenticity • A tranquil space that brings the outside in.
In Search of Atmosphere • The home of Mikko Puttonen and Lucas Ruska Martin grows out of daily life into something uniquely theirs.
Nature’s Way • A contemporary villa in harmony with an island landscape, its towering trees and rocks.
Villa Ervi – Marriage of Life and Work • In the buildings designed by architect Aarne Ervi, home and work seamlessly intertwine.
Historic Swimming Hall Steeped in Ambience • A century-old swimming hall in central Helsinki reopens its doors.