WORK
SELECTED PROJECTS
VILLA RANTAKATAJA, 2021
With each building and construction project, we take into account the specific location, weather, culture, and future needs. We believe that well-aged structures and materials are important cultural and physical resources and that preserving the past is as important as building for the future. We aim to leave as much as possible untouched and utilise the existing building components—and, when required, use recycled and upcycled materials. This approach helps reduce waste and creates sustainable, repairable solutions that last for generations to come.
Villa Rantakataja is a year-round country house that includes a residential building, an outbuilding, a beach sauna, and a yard. The residential building is situated on a wooded slope, and its southern living yard is connected to the house's terrace.
CAPE UNIVERSAL SHOWROOM, 2021
We design unique interiors and memorable store concepts that people want to come back to. Stores and shop interiors are our clients' own environments which reflect not only who they are as a brand but also enhance their customers' everyday experiences. Store interiors and space concepts must be functional and entertaining to use. Our store designs are long-lasting, easily ensembled and multifunctional, empowering the client without compromising quality.
The Finnish brand agency Cape Universal's showroom is a versatile space in a former yarn factory that can be adapted to showcase different collections and host various events.
The design features a furniture system that can be easily modified to suit the seasonal collections. Shelves, rack bars, mirrors, hat racks, and accessory nets can be added or removed to create a customized display. The furniture system is suspended from above, which leaves the floor free and provides an unobstructed view of the collections.
HABITAREMATERIALS, 2024
With a passion for storytelling and environmental sustainability, we are dedicated to creating exhibitions that are both informative and experiential. At the heart of our design philosophy is the belief that exhibitions should challenge visitors to think and discover new perspectives on the world. Our popular Habitare materials concept features a comprehensive, playful and immersive material library, encouraging the exhibition viewers to get involved in the design process.
Habitarematerials is an experiential and temporary material library aimed at democratizing design and increasing material knowledge. The concept was initially created for the Habitare Design Fair in Helsinki in 2019, and as a recurring event, the exhibition interior and architecture are produced in collaboration with the fair's material suppliers. We strive to equip visitors with the tools to make informed decisions about materials, encouraging them to explore beyond surface-level features. We believe that informed choices can foster a more sustainable and responsible design industry. Follow Habitrarematerials on Instagram.
HEIRLOOM SOFA,
2021
Design is in the details. Small gestures of kindness strengthen relationships; the same applies to good design. Our objects and furniture are made to be used and touched, centring the design around the user’s experience. We integrate sustainability throughout our design process and minimise the negative environmental impact by choosing ecological and sustainable materials. Our objects and furniture are created to last over a lifetime and age gracefully from generation to generation. Both functional and sustainable, we prioritise longevity and waste reduction.
Our aim with the Heirloom Sofa was to craft a timeless and beautiful piece that can be seamlessly blended with any décor and treasured for years to come.
ETSIN, 2023
We collaborated with graphic designer Antti Grundstén to create a new exhibition concept, architecture, and graphics for the Finnish Museum of Photography, located in the basement of Kaapelitehdas, Cable Factory in Helsinki.
The exhibition is divided into different themed areas, with curved and wavy aluminium walls acting as a guide. Aluminium was chosen as the main building material because it's commonly used to print photos, while birch plywood brings softness and warmth to the space.
