PROJECTS
Espoon Viherpihan Aarre
Residential Concept Design
2021 - 2022
In the fall of 2023 new homes by NREP will be completed in Espoo, Finland. I had the pleasure of designing three different concepts and their material palettes for Asunto Oy Espoon Viherpihan Aarre. The client's wish was to create timeless, high-quality and bolder housing while taking into account environmentally friendly living. The building is also applying for a LEED GOLD environmental certificate. The concepts are:
Minimalist Japandi:
"If you love airiness, natural materials and simplicity this is the style for you. Japandi is a harmonious hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian functionality around which easy living is elevated to the next level."
Earthy Forest:
"Dark and neutral colors create a serene, mystical and understatedly elegant environment. Natural materials exude dignity and timelessness."
Joyful Hygge:
"Hygge, this lifestyle inspired by the Danish life wisdom is suitable for a home that exudes joy, fun and warmth, where even the smallest moments of everyday life are treasured. Gentle pastel colors combined with bolder colors create an energetic and fresh space."
Renderings by Unrealer Oy
Photography by Profit Interior
Tallberginkatu 2 model space
Office design
2021-2022
The client's, Antilooppi Oy, wishes where to transform this empty 240 m² space in Tallbergintalo into a ready-to-rent office and reference for potential tenants to familiarize themselves with the building's standards and style. The building was completed in the 1930's and the jugend style mint green stucco facade, walnut window frames and rounded shapes where also the inspiration for the interior. Leather, brass, walnut, velvet and lacquered concrete create a rich and warm material palette which only get better with time. Small tactile details such as door handles, sockets and moldings bring a sense of the past to this otherwise modern space.
Photography by Sampsa Pärnänen
Kotikonttori Katajanokka
Co-working space design
2020-2021
”Kotikonttori” meaning home office in the Finnish language is a concept where empty retail spaces on the street level of apartment buildings were turned into co-working spaces for anyone looking for an ergonomic and peaceful place to study or work. There are five different locations around Helsinki, Finland (Kallio, Arabia, Herttoniemi, Jätkäsaari and Katajanokka) and they all have distinctive decors that accentuate their environment and its history.
Kotikonttori Katajanokka (320 m2) drew inspiration from ateliers of the 1920's and 30's as the famous Tove Jansson and Hugo Simberg lived right across the street. This can be seen e.g. in the vintage lamps, rustic wood and rattan textures, antique mirrors and deep jewel colored swede fabrics.
For reservations and more information: https://kotikonttorissa.fi/
Read more about the inspiration behind the project: https://profitinterior.fi/kotikonttorissa-katajanokka/
Photography by Sampsa Pärnänen
Kotikonttori Jätkäsaari
Co-working space design
2020-2021
”Kotikonttori” meaning home office in the Finnish language is a concept where empty retail spaces on the street level of apartment buildings were turned into co-working spaces for anyone looking for an ergonomic and peaceful place to study or work. There are five different locations around Helsinki, Finland (Kallio, Arabia, Herttoniemi, Jätkäsaari and Katajanokka) and they all have distinctive decors that accentuate their environment and its history.
The maritime interior of Kotikonttori Jätkäsaari (50 m2) was inspired by the surrounding ocean and old dockyards. Oak floor, brass details and rustic cognac leather give a warm contrast to the cool shades of oceanic blues. For reservations and more information: https://kotikonttorissa.fi/
Photography by Sampsa Pärnänen
Kotikonttori Herttoniemi
Co-working space design
2020-2021
”Kotikonttori” meaning home office in the Finnish language is a concept where empty retail spaces on the street level of apartment buildings were turned into co-working spaces for anyone looking for an ergonomic and peaceful place to study or work. There are five different locations around Helsinki, Finland (Kallio, Arabia, Herttoniemi, Jätkäsaari and Katajanokka) and they all have distinctive decors that accentuate their environment and its history.
The retro colors, walnut details and vintage furniture of Kotikonttori Herttoniemi (130 m2) was inspired by nearby buildings that were built in the 50’s.
For reservations and more information: https://kotikonttorissa.fi/
Photography by Sampsa Pärnänen
Hilti
Office and showroom design
2018-2019
Hilti's new office was renovated into the top floors of Keilaranta 4 Business Park with marvellous views over Espoo and Helsinki. This 850 m2 office has an industrial look as Hilti is the leading brand in professional construction industry tools, design and software. Much consideration was put into integration of the Hilti brand and products into the decor. This modern activity based office is divided up into different types of areas: silent work, call center, collaboration area and café/lounge. As all workstations are unnamed, workers to find the perfect spot for the kind of job they are doing at the moment.
Photography by Hanna-Kaisa Pekkala
Rubik Business Park
Lobby, cafe and office design
2017-2018
Rubik Business Park (Maistraatinportti 2) is located in the heart of Helsinki's hottest new commercial and residential area, Pasila. The 8-storey building (33 000 m2) was torn down to it's core and fully renovated to inhabit new office, health care and commercial tenants. JLL was in charge of the principal, architectural and interior design as well as leasing and visualization. The interior design duties included i.a. production of marketing material, tenant negotiations and layout fittings, material choices, FF&E, greenery, lighting and textiles.
Photography by Hannakaisa Pekkala
Renderings by JLL Finland, Visualization Team
Nordic Morning
Office design
2015-2017
The new headquarters of Nordic Morning, a Scandinavian communications and publishing company, was opened in Kalasatama's Rantatie Business Park in Helsinki (Hermannin rantatie 8). Architectural design was done by SARC, contracting by YIT and ownership by Lindström Investment. The office is size 3500 m2.
Half of the office was repair construction and half was new construction due to the new extension of the building (Kasvu). The biggest challenge of the project was to unite five subsidiary companies with the parent company under the same roof for the first time. The companies had very different demographics and image profiles, but after many workshops and consulting we developed a fresh and fun activity based office concept which serves the needs of everyone. This mixture of old and new was also reflected in the decor as half of the furniture was re-used and half was bought new.
Photography by Kuvio Oy
JLL Finland
Office design
2017
As JLL Finland and Procofin fused together in 2016, a new 1200 m2 office was built in the well-known WTC building in the center of Helsinki (Keskuskatu 5B). The decor respects the JLL brand image; it is modern, sophisticated and fun. JLL invested in the newest technology, quality materials and beautiful furniture to showcase the company's talents and visions.
Photography by Kuvio Oy
Altia
Bar, training and office design
2015-2016
The Nordic's leading alcohol company, Altia, got their very own building for their new headquarters in Ruoholahti, Helsinki (Kaapeliaukio 1). The building includes a bar with training facilities and external branded conference rooms on the 1st floor while the office and internal meeting rooms are situated on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The design concept is fun yet sophisticated and aims to display Altia's products and their stories.
Photography by Kuvio Oy
Other projects
2011 -
Hotels
- Crowne Plaza Hesperia, Helsinki, 2020-2021
- Hilton Hotel, Sotchi, Russia, 2011
Shopping malls
- Rewell Center, Vaasa, 2018
- HYY Kaivokatu, Helsinki, 2018
- Kamppi, Helsinki, 2017
- Sokos, Jyväskylä, 2016
- Viisari, Vantaa, 2016
Retail design
- Instrumentarium shop, Tampere, 2019-2020
- Kakko Brows beauty salon, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 15, Helsinki, 2017
- Muumi Shop Forum, Helsinki, 2013
- Vepsäläinen main store, Juvankartanontie 11, Espoo, 2012-2013
Restaurants
- Tuurentupa, Helsinki, 2015
- Sasso, Helsinki, 2013
- Fishmarket, Helsinki, 2013
Offices
- Anora, Helsinki, 2021- 2022
- Professio, Espoo, 2021-2022
- Koskenkorva factory's negotiation rooms, Koskenkorva, 2021-2022
- Analyse², Espoo, 2021
- ECHA, Helsinki, 2019
- Keilaranta 4, Espoo, 2019
- Pipliaseura, Helsinki, 2018
- Revontulentie 7, Espoo, 2016
Real Estate Development
- Aleksanterinkatu 11 (The First), Helsinki, 2019
- Schroders, Unioninkatu 30, Helsinki, 2019
- Reforma Oy, Keilaranta 4, Espoo, 2018
- NREP, Maistraatinportti 2 (Rubik), Helsinki, 2017-2018
- Sponda, Korkeavuorenkatu 37, Helsinki, 2017
Health Care
- HUS Foniatria terveyskeskus, Maistraatinportti 2, Helsinki, 2018
- HUS Psykiatria terveyskeskus, Maistraatinportti 2, Helsinki, 2018
Elderly facilities
- Myrttikadun palvelukoti, Lahti, 2015
- Porvoon palvelukoti, Porvoo, 2015
Public transportation
- HSYL Metro (17 stops) concept design, Helsinki, 2017
Sports
- Sports Troops kuntosali, Keilaranta 4, Espoo, 2018
- VIP boxes (3 projects), Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, 2012-2013
- VIP box, Sonera Stadium, Helsinki, 2013
- Malaga C.F. stadium concept design, Malaga, Spain, 2011
Residential
- Turun Phoenix residential concept design, Turku, 2020-2021
- over 20 different projects around Uusimaa, Finland ranging from 50-300 m² starting from 2013