Open Studios

Fyra is a Helsinki-based design agency focused on functionality, aesthetics, and branding through interior design. Founded in 2010, Fyra is one of the largest interior design-focused agencies in the Nordics. Specializing in hotel and restaurant spaces, as well as working environments, real estate development and retail design, Fyra strives to create high-quality, circular designs through ambitious and responsible choices.

With a portfolio of award-winning and innovative designs, Fyra creates spaces for belonging. Fyra is the Architizer A+Awards Best Interior Design Firm 2022 and the Dezeen Awards 2021 Interior Design Studio of the Year.

Accessibility:
Accessible entry via the courtyard at Kalevankatu 43, through the courtyard entrance of Restaurant LaBra.

Address:
Eerikinkatu 32

Kakadu and Silvana are two sister design studios operating under the same roof, sharing the same values and address, while serving different target groups within the fields of interior architecture and real estate design. Kakadu is a creative, human-centered, and future-oriented design studio offering innovative and strategic solutions for the development of the built environment and visual identities – whether it’s real estate development, workspaces, spatial design, or brand renewal. Silvana, on the other hand, is a reliable partner for interior architecture in residential and leisure spaces, as well as for lighting and furniture design. Silvana specializes in designing apartments, hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces for construction companies, investors, developers, and private residences and homes for private clients.


Programme:
At the event, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our newly renovated office and the work of our multidisciplinary design studio. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our design work and discover how spatial design, visual identities, and signage come together to create vibrant environments. We’ll showcase our projects and materials, and offer drinks, small snacks, and a great atmosphere.

Esteettömyys:
The venue is not fully accessible, but we are happy to provide assistance if needed.

Address:
Albertinkatu 46, 00180 Helsinki

Kobra Agency is a brand and design agency founded in 2015 and led by experienced designers. Based in Helsinki, we work globally to help clients create impactful and compelling brands. Our talent driven team is made up of passionate, talented, and creative individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. We combine strategic thinking with sharp design skills to craft meaningful solutions that connect, empower, and drive real results. At Kobra, we believe in design as a powerful tool for building brands that last and succeed.

Accsessibility:
The space is not fully accessible

Address:
Kalevankatu 31 A 8B

Nordkapp is an AI-powered strategy and design advisory based in Helsinki, founded in 2007. We reinvent businesses and shape future products & experiences to drive sustainable growth.
Our team works globally across industries, combining design, business, and emerging technology to solve complex problems and create lasting impact. We specialise in strategy, foresight, product and service design, futures thinking and the responsible application of AI and other emerging technologies. With a human-centred and exploratory mindset, we help companies navigate change, unlock growth, and shape meaningful experiences.

Accessibility:
The space is accessible.

Address:
Kaikukatu 2 C

Studio Savilla organizes low-threshold, inspiring ceramics courses in Punavuori for anyone interested in ceramics. For the past six years, we have had the pleasure of introducing hundreds of people to the world of ceramics and hands-on creativity. The purpose of the courses is to relax and awaken one’s creativity, much like art therapy.

Accessibility:
The space is accessible

Address:
Merimiehenkatu 23

Sistem is a highly regarded interior architecture and design studio creating timeless, functional, and inspiring spaces for learning, working, and public life. We combine strong spatial concepts, carefully selected materials, and a deep focus on the people who use the spaces.
With over 1,700 completed projects, our expertise in spatial design is both human-centred and open-minded. For us, great results come from warm collaboration and a refined, striking design language — the foundation of our long-term client relationships and the reason we’re proud to be celebrating 50 years of design this year.

Programme:
At Helsinki Design Week, we’re excited to share the latest additions to our own furniture collection and our new curtain line.. We’ll also present fresh releases from Hay and &Tradition in collaboration with Gulled.

We warmly welcome you to drop by, get inspired, and talk about how we can shape the spaces of the future together.

Accessibility:
Not accessible. We have stairs with no elevator.

Address:
Aleksanterinkatu 12

Fargo Vintage & Design is a family business founded in 2013 and located in Kruununhaka, Helsinki, specializing in vintage and designer furniture and lighting. Our collection focuses on Nordic design from the 1930s to the 1970s, featuring iconic Finnish designers such as Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Yrjö Kukkapuro, and Lisa Johansson-Pape, as well as rare finds that bring timeless style to today’s interiors.

As part of our operations, we also take care of the restoration of objects. We refurbish furniture and lighting fixtures with respect for their origins, taking only the necessary measures to ensure that each object retains its value and story. In addition, we offer a Project Sales service, where we curate collections for the needs of interior designers, companies, and private customers. Our online store reaches customers worldwide, but the Kruununhaka Showroom offers a unique experience on site – a space where you can encounter the history of design and the beauty of craftsmanship up close.

Programme:
 Official opening of the showroom. The showroom will open to the public as part of Helsinki Design Week – an inspiring encounter with a carefully curated interior space, design treasures, and the Fargo team. DJs from Timmion Records will be playing records, and light refreshments will be served.

Accessibility:
The space is not accessible.
The space can be accessed from street level through the courtyard.
After this, there are glass doors and a threshold, as well as five steps up to the showroom. The space has seating and a gender-neutral customer toilet. For issues regarding accessibility, please contact eliina.fargo@gmail.cm

The outer door is 98 cm wide and can be opened to a width of 198 cm. The outer door has an 8 cm threshold. The stairs are 137 cm wide with 16.5 cm steps. The inner door is 90 cm wide and can be opened to a width of 123 cm. The inner door has a 3 cm threshold.

Address:
Meritullinkatu 11 C

Hi Shine builds brands with cultural intelligence and digital experiences that feel right, for companies ready to move with the current, not against it.


From heritage brands writing new chapters to start-ups creating their first, the studio works across industries like fashion, gaming, technology, and culture to find what draws people in—and turn it into products and experiences. Their approach is simple: understand what makes people engage, obsess and connect, then amplify it.


The studio has presence in Helsinki and Amsterdam.

Programme:
We, Veli Studio, Hi Shine and STRGL/Tree® Protocol, are opening our doors for Helsinki Design Week’s Open Studios and inviting you into a living presentation of three complementary practices. Throughout the day you can wander into unique workspace, pause at the communal tea room for drinks and conversation, and learn about our practices.

At the heart of our studio sits “Material Memories,” a generative installation. Your own movements become the artwork, refracted through our digital pipeline that blurs the line between observer and artwork. It’s a collaborative piece between of all of us, a chance to see how three very different methodologies can converge in one reactive environment.

We look forward to showing our workspace, visual experiments and our creative processes with you at Hämeentie 11, Kallio.

Accessibilty:
The studio is not fully accessible.

Address:
Hämeentie 11 A, 00530 Helsinki

Minestrone workshop is a contemporary wood workshop and community for 9 designers in Helsinki. Minestrone mixes up staple woodworking approaches with uncommon aesthetics for spaces, furniture and objects, stirring up sleepy design conventions.

Programme:
Minestrone opens the workshop doors, inviting visitors to meet the artists and designers. Recent works created in the workshop are also on display

Accessibility:
The space is not fully accessible.

Address:
Pälkäneentie 3

Studio Bom is a creative collective based in the Kallio district of Helsinki. The Studio Bom was born from a dream to bring together people from different creative fields and backgrounds. It was founded by three women working in the creative industry: Anniina Dunder-Berg, Piia Jalkanen, and Päivi Keski-Pomppu. The idea for the studio arose from their personal need for a space to pursue artistic, craft-based, and design work — both individually and collaboratively.

At the heart of Studio Bom are community, creativity, and bold experimentation.
The shared space allows members to exchange knowledge and skills, as well as share tools and working areas. Studio Bom also has its own gallery, where visitors can experience rotating exhibitions and other events.

Currently, nine professionals from various fields work at Studio Bom:
Anniina Dunder-Berg, Piia Jalkanen, Päivi Keski-Pomppu, Anna Pirkola, Pietu Arvola, Riikka Piippo, Joel Sipilä, Kirsi Enkovaara, and Charlotta Munsterhjelm.

Programme:
The Sense of Spirituality Exhibition Vol. 3: SOUL

Accessibilty:
The venue is an old Jugend-style building without an elevator. The studio is located on the second floor, only accessible by stairs.

Address:
Suvilahdenkatu 7, 00510 Helsinki

Tree forces the fashion industry to look in the mirror.
No excuses — just evidence.

The origin, materials, and impact of a garment shown where the purchase decision happens.
The data is stored on the blockchain — it can’t be deleted.

Tree is for brands that dare to be honest.

Programme:
We, Veli Studio, Hi Shine and Tree®, are opening our doors for Helsinki Design Week’s Open Studios and inviting you into a living presentation of three complementary practices. Throughout the day/evening you can wander into unique workspace, pause at the communal tea room for coffee/drinks and conversation, and dive into the stories behind our work and members as we share the stories of Veli Studio’s multidisciplinary work, Hi Shine’s digital product and brand case studies, and Tree®’s visualisations of transparent fashion. Dive into an ever-changing world of imagery, your own movements refracted through our digital pipeline that blurs the line between observer and artwork. It’s a seamless fusion of all of us, a chance to see how three very different methodologies can converge in one reactive environment.
We look forward to showing our workspace, visual experiments and our creative processes with you at Hämeentie 11, Kallio.

Accessibility:
The space is not fully accessible.

Address:
Hämeentie 11

Veli Studio has over ten years of experience in crafting compelling stories through design and culture, specializing in film, animation, photography, visual identity, experience design, and creative & art direction.

We prioritize building genuine relationships with our clients and collaborators, because we believe that’s where the most meaningful narratives are born.

Our extended team consists of 11 visual artists who we proudly represent and collaborate with on a global scale.

Through our journey, we’ve learned that genuine care is transformative, and it’s the inspiration behind our holistic, curious, and kind creative vision, which we infuse into every project.

Programme:
We, Veli Studio, Hi Shine and STRGL/Tree® Protocol, are opening our doors for Helsinki Design Week’s Open Studios and inviting you into a living presentation of three complementary practices. Throughout the day you can wander into unique workspace, pause at the communal tea room for drinks and conversation, and learn about our practices.

At the heart of our studio sits “Material Memories,” a generative installation. Your own movements become the artwork, refracted through our digital pipeline that blurs the line between observer and artwork. It’s a collaborative piece between of all of us, a chance to see how three very different methodologies can converge in one reactive environment.

We look forward to showing our workspace, visual experiments and our creative processes with you at Hämeentie 11, Kallio.

Accessibility:
The courtyard is cobblestoned, but otherwise the route is accessible.

Address:
Hämeentie 11 A, 00530 Helsinki

Woven Works is a Finnish rug brand with a strong international presence, known for its high-quality hand knotted and hand woven rugs as well as the use of natural materials. The collections are created in collaboration with top designers.

Small Town Gossip is a new vintage brand featuring a curated selection of vintage items and furniture that feel current and relevant. The frequently changing collection combines brutalist pine, chrome, and oriental influences.

Get inspired by a home-like interior setting and explore the latest collections from both brands!

Accessibility:
The space is on the first floor, but there are a few steps up from street level.

Address:
Vironkatu 3 D 2