The Pursuit of Happiness at Framery
Finland, the country known for having the happiest people on the planet (as the Finnish will proudly tell you – they have the science to prove it), is home to 5.5 million people, over 187,000 lakes, and expansive forests covering around 65% of Finland’s total land area. As a Nordic country, Finland has a strong DNA for design. According to Norwegian Architectural Theorist Christian Nordberg-Schulz, who was the first to define a specifically Nordic architectural identity in his book Nightlands, Nordic Modernism is “freedom from stylistic dogma of the past and return to basic principles that combine openness & dynamism with an identity of place and sense of home.” (aamodtplumb.com). Finland also has a deep-set relationship with the natural world. The country and its people experience stark contrasts in seasonal weather, with winter being the longest season with a reported 120-day cycle. “There is something magical about the forest,” notes …
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