Open Podcast Studio: New Academy Radio interviews Anssi Lassila

Open Podcast Studio is a public platform for conversations about architecture, design and cities. The museum invites creative practitioners from different fields to produce podcast series that bring interesting and timely questions to audiences for listening and discussion.

Come and experience a live podcast recording at Eteläranta 6 before the episode is released!

The Open Podcast Studio programme launches with New Academy Radio, a podcast focusing on architecture and urban planning. New Academy is led by art historian Markus Lähteenmäki, architects Leonard Ma and Tuomas Toivonen, and graphic designer Nene Tsuboi.

New Academy Radio interviews Anssi Lassila
On Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 5–7 PM, New Academy Radio invites architect Anssi Lassila to discuss Finnish architecture as part of the series’ first season, What is Finnish Architecture? The season brings together scholars and practitioners to explore Finnish architecture over the past century and beyond, offering different perspectives on its history, key movements and established narratives.

Participation
The event takes place at Eteläranta 6, the satellite venue of the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. Admission is free and advance registration is required. The discussion will be held in English. No interpretation, translations nor live captioning will be provided. Following the recorded conversation, the audience will have an opportunity to join the discussion and ask questions.

Eteläranta 6 is not an accessible building. There is no lift, accessible entrance or accessible toilet. There are stairs and thresholds throughout the space. Staff can assist at the entrance if needed. A ramp can be installed to provide access to the first floor.

Book your spot here: https:/­/­admuseo.fi/­en/­event/­open-podcast-studio-new-academy-radio-interviews-anssi-lassila/­

Season 1: What is Finnish Architecture?
In 2024, the Museum of Finnish Architecture was merged into a new entity, the Architecture and Design Museum. At the time, it was the second oldest museum dedicated to its national architecture in the world. To mark the significance of this change, we ask what is (or was) Finnish Architecture?

The first season of New Academy Radio invites scholars and practitioners to provide their critical analyses and eye-witness accounts on the movements of Finnish architecture over the past century and beyond. Tackling key topics such as architectural education, principles of design, and the titans of Finnisharchitecture, this season comprises interviews and discussions that offer a rich and polyphonic perspective that bring depth and nuance to the established narratives of Finnish architecture.