ICON

Icon is the essential international architecture and design magazine. Icon interviews the most exciting architects and designers and brings you the best in new buildings and design. Icon analyses the most interesting cultural movements and technologies and reviews a range of exhibitions, books, films and events. Beautifully presented, rigorous and insightful, Icon goes in depth to get under the skin of design culture. It explores exactly what's happening today, and what it means for the future. For the global picture, read Icon.

With pristine landscapes, snow covered wilderness and first-class design, in ICON 210 we journey from Helsinki to Turku and beyond to bring you the architecture and design highlights of Finland. Expect special interviews and features, including legendary names such as Eero Aarnio, Yrjö Kukkapuro and Aya Brace, and we also bring you an exclusive behind the scenes look inside the iconic Aalto House and Paimio Sanatorium. Plus, Emma O’Kelly and Maija Astikainen take us on an invigorating trip in search of the Finnish sauna.