Amidst the tumult of the Second World War, architect Erik Bryggman designed a peaceful cemetery chapel in Turku, in which death is encountered with respect and gentleness. It has become a landmark of Finnish architecture. Read more
Gazebos are often a captivating combination of open-air closeness to nature and pompous designs. The architectural firm Tham & Videgård decided to bring the same spirit to a holiday home built on the Swedish island of Krokholmen. Read more
Heikki and Kaija Siren’s sea chapel inspired a place for quiet that has everything a person needs. Read more
A sloping plot and grand view of the Austrian Alps inspired the architect Sigurd Larsen to design a modern mountain home combining the best qualities of wood and glass. The Mountain House was both a challenging and rewarding project for Larsen's studio. Read more
Eero Saarinen's masterpiece, the TWA Flight Centre at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, has gained a new lease of life as a luxury airport hotel. The newly opened TWA Hotel has been restored in the spirit of Saarinen's legacy and the 1960's. Read more
The refurbishment of this traditional London residence pushed the envelope, combining the old with the new. The materials used pay homage to the industrial history of the local area. Read more
For the PAN Treetop Cabin project, Norwegian architect Espen Surnevik drew inspiration from Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. The treetop rental cabins are located in forest terrain inhabited long ago by Finnish immigrants. Read more
The Casa Vicens in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí, dazzles with its spectrum of colors and detail. After being a private residence for more than 130 years, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has, after an extensive restoration, been opened to the public. Read more
Alko, the Finnish retail seller of alcoholic beverages, had its Töölöntori store in Helsinki renovated in 1930s style as part of the company’s 85th anniversary celebrations. The unique nostalgia store was designed by design agency Kuudes. Read more
The Paimio Sanatorium is considered to be one of Alvar Aalto’s most important works. The functionalist building was built as a tuberculosis sanatorium. It is situated in the middle of a beautiful pine forest and is an impressive site up to this day. Read more
The modern summer villa in the Stockholm archipelago has been designed with nature in mind. Read more
The new art museum Amos Rex opens its doors in downtown Helsinki after the construction work, which took two and a half years to complete. The museum partially located underground was designed by JKMM Architects. Read more
The legendary, new and improved Palace Restaurant in Helsinki has reclaimed its place among the Michelin-awarded restaurants in Finland. When Palace was in touch with Swedish Note Design Studio, their intent was not to go for trendy interiors – quite the opposite, in fact. They wanted to create a timeless atmosphere that would honour the unique history of the location. Read more
A tangle of electrical cables and echoing space gave way to soft tones when interior designer Laura Seppänen converted a former hairdressing salon into a studio and showroom for herself. Read more
Studio Joanna Laajisto designed a new home for the advertising agency, Bob the Robot, in the former Elanto bread factory in Sörnäinen, Helsinki. The result, House of Bobs, is not a conventional office space. Read more
There are homes where people live for a long time. Despite eccentricities – or perhaps because of them – they have a pleasant atmosphere. Read more
Discover Josef Frank’s work this winter at Helsinki’s Design Museum. The production of the architect-designer, belonging among the icons of Nordic design, includes sleek functionalism, as well as copious plant patterns. Read more
Hanni Koroma created the interior design of Espa, a newly opened restaurant in Helsinki, combining Finnish wood types with a market square feel and warm, cozy atmosphere. Read more
Artek's A330S pendant lamp, also as known as the Golden Bell, has been a part of the Restaurant Savoy in Helsinki since the very beginning. The Golden Bell Savoy, which develops a beautiful patina over time, has also become a favorite in contemporary interiors. Read more
The inviting interior design of Sofia Future Farm was created purely with the furnishing, as the buildings are strictly protected. The &Tradition chairs, supplied by Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales, combine the different spaces with each other. Read more
Pop-up dining experience Zero Waste Bistro brings food, design and a powerful message to the New York design week. The bistro is furnished by Finnish Design Shop with design classics from Artek and Iittala. Read more
Elina Ulvio is a Helsinki-based designer whose pieces of furniture are geometric, inventive and playful. They also reflect her years in architecture. Read more
Inspired by the architecture of the house, Elisabeth and Roar’s decor is a modern interpretation of the 1970s style. Located in Eidsvoll, Norway, the residence has been gradually transformed into a home where the past and the present blend together harmoniously. Read more
Nina and Jørgen decorated their Oslo home with dark and earthy tones. The dramatic color scheme highlights the special architecture of the apartment built in an old stable. Read more
Kaksikko, also known as the design duo Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela, created the architecturally inspired Ridge vase for the Danish design house Muuto. Read more
A black-sided smoke sauna was extended with a holiday house that is transparent, like a greenhouse. The complex designed by the architectural office Mattila & Merz blends in with the surrounding nature. Read more
The architect George Nelson is known as a unique designer, as well as an insightful opinion-leader and visionary, who brought American design into the modernist era. In his design work, Nelson managed to create subdued beauty and have fun at the same time. Read more
The Danish company By Lassen makes accessories and furniture designed by two pioneers of functionalism, Mogens Lassen and Flemming Lassen. The designs of the Danish architect brothers are complemented by new products, created with the same geometrical approach. Read more
Arne Jacobsen is best known to many by his chair designs and Louis Poulsen lamps. However, the Danish architect created not only iconic furniture and lighting but also buildings, textiles and interiors. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favourite products in the 'Favorites of the Month' column in Design Stories. In September, Rasila praises the modernist, streamlined forms of the 60s and 70s – to the vibes of the most talked-about movie of this fall. Read more
The Eames Fiberglass Chair, launched almost 70 years ago, was the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Thanks to new production methods, Charles and Ray Eames' fiberglass chair is back in the Vitra collection after a break of over two decades. Read more
The Atelier chair was designed for the newly renovated Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. We chatted with designers Mattias Ståhlbom and Gabriella Gustafson – better known as TAF Studio – about Atelier and their work with Artek. Read more
Louis Poulsen’s Radiohus pendant represents the timeless character of Danish lighting design. The appearance of the 80-year-old pendant is just as timely today as it was when it was first brought to the market. Read more
Aino Aalto brought the modern interior design ideals that she thought were practical to Finland. Read more
Design aficionados share their most beloved vintage treasures in a new series of articles produced by Franckly. Mikko Puotila, Managing Direc… Read more
This year’s FDS Award, organized by the online store Finnish Design Shop, has been won by Elina Ulvio’s Kakadu pendant light. The first prize is worth 7,000 euros. Read more
Helsinki Design Week, the biggest design festival in the Nordic countries, will entertain the public with over 200 events this year. See five tips by Anni Korkman, Programme Director, on the offerings of the fifteenth Design Week. Read more
Design studio GamFratesi's strength lies in the different backgrounds of its leading characters, Enrico Fratesi and Stine Gam. When designing new products, these opposing forces draw strength from each other, creating a balanced new item. Read more
A radio designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946 is now available for the first time, as Vitra has launched the model together with the award-winning audio brand, Revo. Read more
In his day, Paavo Tynell’s atmospheric light fixtures attracted attention as far away as the United States. Gubi has brought the Finnish designer’s classic pieces back in production. Read more
For Ilmari Tapiovaara, work was his whole life, and at times, his family was also left in its shadow. The Finnish designer died an almost forgotten great, but then the retro boom began. Read more
Timo Mikkonen and Antti Rouhunkoski design timelessly, but with time. The work of design studio Poiat combines minimalism with rich materials. Read more
Sustainability is good to keep in mind also at Christmas. Finnish Design Shop’s range includes objects crafted by local artisans, products made of ethically sourced materials as well as timeless classics, which will pass from mother to daughter. We collected some ideas for sustainable Christmas presents, including options suitable for any budget. Read more
Jonas Wagell, the architect and designer behind the Swedish design studio JWDA, picked six Christmas gifts for his close ones from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Wagell's choices include both design classics and contemporary pieces of Nordic design. Read more