Parviainen Architects

Porkkalankatu 11, 00180 Helsinki, Finlandia

www.parviainenark.fi

Parviainen Architects is a renowned Finnish architecture firm known for its innovative and sustainable design. Specializing in projects that seamlessly integrate the natural environment with modern structures, the firm is distinguished by its creative use of light and local materials. Founded by Pekka Parviainen, the firm has completed numerous iconic projects, including public buildings, residential, and commercial properties. Their philosophy is centered around creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for users.

PROJECTS

The ABB headquarters thrives on new light and space in the Strömberg Park

Strömberg Park is a culturally and historically valuable industrial environment located in Vaasa, Finland, which began to take shape in 1940 from the urban plan of Alvar Aalto. In 2019, the global engineering company ABB, owner of most of the area, needs to bring together its activities under one roof.

The Loft House- architecture reflecting company’s values

The Loft House is the office building commissioned by the well-known Finnish construction company EKE, which best reflects the company's characteristics and values: honesty, simplicity and prestige

The principles of Finnish children's education guiding the architecture of the Tikkurila Day Care Center

The new Tikkurila Day Care Center, located in the heart of Vantaa, Finland, has a lively and energetic appearance, yet is full of small-scale projects that interact with its young users, making it the nation's largest day care center at three floors

Hankasalmi School Centre: the project focused on experiences and encounters rather than on a building

The design of schools is not limited to the design of a simple building, but of well-being, of premises for activities, experiences and meetings aimed at growth: this is the case of Hankasalmi School Centre, the school of the small Finnish municipality that has become the pride of all its inhabitants