BOOKS:
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Coming out in April 2012:
Helsinki Beyond Dreams is a book about emerging urban culture and how it can make a difference. The book offers inspiring stories written by a culturally varied group of urban activists, thinkers and artists – illustrated by vivid imagery. Edited by Hella Hernberg and published by Urban Dream Management, the book is part of the official program of World Design Capital Helsinki 2012.
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Hella Hernberg’s master’s thesis for architecture, titled Urban Dream Management (2008), discussed the role of temporary uses and events in revitalising abandoned urban spaces, and new forms of public participation and innovation in urban development. The work gave a start to the UDM practice and online journal in 2009.
»Click on the image to read the book online.
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SELECTED ARTICLES BY UDM:
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Dear Mark: A Letter from Helsinki. A story of emerging urban culture in Helsinki, with personal impressions on the city’s ongoing urban transformations.
Published in Mark #35 (Dec 11 / Jan 12). Text and photos Hella Hernberg.
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From Shrinking Cities to Rural Dreams. Published in DOUBLE HAPPY: (8+8=19) Views on Architecture in Finland and China, a new review published by Newly Drawn and edited by OK Do. Text: Hella Hernberg. Photography: Hella Hernberg and Timo Tuomas, 2010.
»Click on the image to read a pdf version of the article.
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Kohti Unelmien Kaupunkia / Towards the City of our Dreams. The article discusses temporariness and change as a resource for the city. Published in the Finnish architectural review ARK 2/2009. Text and photos: Hella Hernberg.
»Click on the image to read a pdf version of the article.
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UDM IN THE MEDIA:
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Guerrilla Gardening by Julie Cirelli, in FORM Magazine 01/12. The story of urban gardening in Helsinki features Urban Dream Management’s roof garden and Hella Hernberg’s interview on the upcoming book, Helsinki Beyond Dreams. The article is part of Form’s theme issue on World Design Capital Helsinki 2012.
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Helsinki Herrijst by Jesse Brouns, in Knack Weekend 01/12. The Belgian lifestyle magazine’s report on the World Design Capital 2012 features Hella Hernberg’s interview about new urban culture in Helsinki.
»Click on the image to read a pdf version of the article.
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