The Vuosaari Bioenergy Heating Plant, designed by Kivinen Rusanen Architects, is the latest addition to the Vuosaari power plant site in Eastern Helsinki. Operated by Helen Ltd, the facility contributes significantly to Helsinki’s district heating system and aligns with the city’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. With a production capacity of 260 MW, […] More
Avanto Architects have recently completed their latest project in Turku, Finland – Finnish Design Shop. The new headquarters building of the world’s largest online Nordic design retailer includes a logistics center that ships products to over a hundred countries, a showroom, and a café.bThe project was done in close collaboration with the principal designer Arkkitehtiruutu […] More
Architecture studio Fyra was in charge of the renovation of the famous solo Sokos Hotel Torni in Helsinki, Finland. The architects completely redesigned the of the restaurant, the bars, and the lobby area. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: Since its establishment in 1931, the thirteen floors of […] More
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter present their latest project for the competition for the design of an or a new museum building called Brädgården at the Noormarkku Works. The aim was to design an architecturally and functionally high-quality new building that represents the new temporal layer of the Noormarkku Works area and complements visitors’ services in the […] More
Situated some 30 km west of Helsinki stands Kirkkonummi Library. The 1980’s building, has been reinterpreted thanks to JKMM into a space that embraces design, functionality and empathy. Partly overlooking the town’s medieval church, the landmark’s concrete structure has been enlarged and covered with copper shingle claddings. A considerate reference to the town’s naval heritage, […] More
Finnish architect Seppo Mäntylä designed this inspiring wooden retreat located in Mikkeli, Finland, in 2017. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Anttinen Oiva Architects have designed this contemporary seafront retreat situated in Finland in 2016. The 90m2 glass pavilion is designed as a summer residence for a couple of adults, nested in between the border of the pine forest and the open sea, thus making the landscape a part of the living experience. Take a look at […] More
Avanto Architects designed this inspiring modern wooden residence located in Vaskivesi, Finland, in 2010. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Mr. Falck Studio designed this inspiring modern cabin situated in Sipoo, Finland, in 2018. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The international competition to link the Alvar Aalto Museum with the Museum of Central Finland presented a unique opportunity to rethink both museums and explore Alvar Aalto’s architectural legacy. Through a refined abstraction of his work, a new architectural language harmoniously blurs the boundaries between old and new, establishing a dynamic ‘ensemble’ that not only […] More
Alvar Aalto designed the Aalto University metro station which resides in the heart of the university campus in Otaniemi. Take a look at the complete story below. More
House Lehtikivi by Finnish architect Lasse Lehtinen of Arkkitehtuuri Oy Lehtinen Miettunen is located in Lammi, Finland, on a vast ridge system left over from the glaciers of the Ice Age. Made almost entirely of timber, the house has robust, rock-like form. The architect was paying careful attention to the traditional building methods of Finland, so the house […] More