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- Sophisticated, sustainable lakeside cabin showcases the best of Nordic minimalism Thu, 6 Feb 20, 2:30amWith its black-oiled timber cladding, angular zinc roofs and minimalist interior, the 3-Square House by Helsinki-based Studio Puisto is the epitome of Nordic design...
- Two design students build a charming, off-grid summer cabin in a remote Finnish forest Thu, 13 Sep 18, 2:30amDesign students Timm Bergmann and Jonas Becker (now Studio Politaire) decided to put their learned knowledge to the test by building an off-grid cabin in a remote area of Finland...
- Studio Puisto transforms an old bank into a modern hostel in Finland Fri, 24 Aug 18, 5:00amHelsinki-based design firm Studio Puisto Architects has turned an old bank building into the new and chic Forenom Hostel Jyväskylä in the heart of Jyväskylä’s downtown pedestrian precinct...
- Tokyo capsule hotel gets a Finnish-inspired refresh and sauna Mon, 22 Jan 18, 8:30pmCapsule hotels are commonplace in Tokyo, but the recently renovated ºC (Do-C) Ebisu hopes to stand out from the pack with its contemporary Finnish-inspired refresh...
- Lightning-proof Bolt tents will keep you safe in a storm Thu, 11 Feb 16, 12:00amWhen the weather gets bad, the last place you want to be is out in the open. If you're a hiker, climber, or camper, though, that may be just where you are. Thanks to Kama Jania, you may now have a way to shelter from those...
- Atelier Heikkilä is a Gorgeous Geothermally-Heated Wooden Home in Finland Fri, 24 May 13, 1:09amThe home is entered from the dark facade while the lighter side opens up to Lake Päijänne, ensuring plenty of natural light and sufficient solar gain to get the couple through Finland's wicked winters...
- Secto Lamps Are Handcrafted by Finnish Cabinet-Makers From Locally Sourced Birch Tue, 21 May 13, 4:00amThere are utilitarian lamps that emit light and do nothing more, and then there are lamps that make you want to sit back in your favorite armchair and relax with a book and a hot cup of tea...
- Villa Mecklin is a Beautiful, Low-Impact Vacation Home Overlooking a Finnish Archipelago Thu, 28 Mar 13, 5:30amRead the rest of Villa Mecklin is a Beautiful, Low-Impact Vacation Home Overlooking a Finnish Archipelago Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, Daylighting, Finland, Finnish design, green...
- Finland’s Beautiful Lilja Chapel is a Pop-Up Prefab Church Wed, 22 Feb 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Finland’s Beautiful Lilja Chapel is a Pop-Up Prefab Church Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Finnish design, green building design, lilja, plywood design, prefab structure,...
- The Bird Hangar: A Poetic Public Installation Designed for Blowing Vegetable Seeds Around Japan Wed, 15 Feb 12, 8:21amA couple of Finnish artists embarked on a project to create a poetic public art installation called Bird Hangar that uses the wind to spread seeds across Japan...