Design Groups

MVRDV, SLA Copenhagen, PES-Architects and Sweco Finland

MVRDV, based in the Netherlands, has implemented high-quality projects from detached houses to public buildings in a total of 47 countries. The designs of this architectural firm, which has won more than 100 awards and commendations, include the Rotterdam Market Hall.

SLA Copenhagen is a Danish multidisciplinary architectural firm that works in the fields of urban space, city planning and landscape architecture. SLA has realized numerous award-winning projects in Europe, Asia and Africa.

PES-Architects, which operates in Helsinki and Shanghai, is an architectural firm whose work in Finland includes the expansion of the Helsinki Airport long-haul area.

Sweco Finland is an expert company in the built environment and industry. The work of Sweco, which operates in more than 70 countries, can be seen, for example, in the Tripla station, business and office quarter, where it was responsible for the main, architectural and construction design.


Snøhetta, Architects Davidsson Tarkela and WSP Finland & UK

Snøhetta is an architectural and design agency whose name is a reference to a fell located in Norway. Snøhetta’s designs include the internationally awarded Oslo Opera House and Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.

Architects Davidsson Tarkela is a Finnish architectural firm that has carried out many demanding renovations and new construction projects for protected valuable buildings, as well as a wide range of development projects from plan to implementation. The firm has designed, among other things, the Clarion Hotel and conference centre in Helsinki.

WSP is a design and consulting company that combines different areas of expertise. In Finland, WSP is known for the design of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge linking the outdoor areas of Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi National Park, among other things.


JKMM Architects, Nomaji Landscape Architects, WSP Finland and Demos Helsinki

JKMM Architects is a Finnish architectural firm that designs buildings, interiors, furniture and urban spaces. The firm’s designs include the highly popular Amos Rex Art Museum, which has received many awards.

Nomaji Landscape Architects is a design agency in the field of landscape and urban design that specialises in developing ecologically and socially sound solutions. For example, the nature trail structures in Lammassaari, Helsinki were designed by Nomaji.

WSP is a design and consulting company that combines different areas of expertise. In Finland, WSP is known for the design of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge linking the outdoor areas of Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi National Park, among other things.

Demos Helsinki is a think tank that solves social challenges. Among other things, Demos Helsinki has worked on numerous evaluations and recommendations within the framework of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for the implementation of this agenda in Finland.


Anttinen Oiva Architects, Hellon, Retail Flow Finland, MASU Planning, Sweco Finland, Granlund and WSP Finland

Anttinen Oiva Architects has designed, among other things, the Kaisa House, which serves as the main library of the University of Helsinki. The design received the whole-hearted approval and favour of both experts and the general public. The awards won by the firm’s founders, Elina Anttinen and Vesa Oiva, include the State Prize for Architecture in 2013.

Hellon is a company focused on service design. Hellon has been involved in the implementation of HSL’s new zone model through advance customer surveys.

Retail Flow Finland is a firm specialising in commercial design that has carried out many commercial and functional design projects in shopping centres throughout Finland.

MASU Planning is a Denmark-based landscape planning agency that focuses on urban space and development, cultural institutions as well as residential and educational environments. The agency’s design projects often draw from the Nordic design tradition. MASU Planning has been responsible for, among other things, the landscape and spatial design of the Arabia workshop block.

Sweco Finland is an expert company in the built environment and industry. The work of Sweco, which operates in more than 70 countries, can be seen, for example, in the Tripla station, business and office quarter, where it was responsible for the main, architectural and construction design.

Granlund is a group of real estate and construction experts with a special focus on the functionality and intelligence of real estate. Granlund has been responsible for, among other things, the electrical, AV and lighting design as well as daylight simulations of West Terminal 2 of the Port of Helsinki, the busiest passenger port in Europe.

WSP is a design and consulting company that combines different areas of expertise. In Finland, WSP is known for the design of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge linking the outdoor areas of Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi National Park, among other things.


Cederqvist & Jäntti Architects, K2S Architects, Amerikka Design Office, Boxxed and Ramboll Finland

Cederqvist & Jäntti Architects designs buildings for a wide range of uses. The firm focuses on user perspective and functionality, without forgetting the surrounding area and beauty. The firm’s designs include the Lyyra quarter, owned by the Student Union of the University of Helsinki, to be built in Hakaniemi, Helsinki.

In its design, K2S Architects pays attention to carefully thought-out details, understanding the context, and skilful use of space. The firm’s partners share a professorship at Aalto University. The Finnish K2S has designed, for example, the Kamppi Chapel, which won an International Architecture Award, among many others.

Amerikka Design Office focuses especially on spatial conceptualisation and design, architectural services and urban environment development projects. The concept for the Kortteli restaurant complex in the Kamppi shopping centre and the street-level commercial concept that won the Campus Maria competition, among other things, are the handiwork of Amerikka.

Boxxed is a Birmingham-based marketing agency with customers such as Microsoft, electronics giant Sony and clothing brand Superdry.

Ramboll provides technical design, consulting, product development and business services in a wide range of industries. Ramboll has implemented, among other things, the structural design of Central Library Oodi in international cooperation.