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About Us

PAVE Architects is an architectural firm that works with buildings, spaces and the built environment.

The design is guided by an understanding of the context, technical and functional sustainability and timeless architecture.

Each project is seen as part of a larger whole, where architecture, functionality and feasibility form a balanced and sustainable end result.

Services

01

Architectural design

We design buildings of various scales, from early concepts through planning approval to detailed design.

02

Project development

We develop functional concepts for projects and evaluate the potential of plots together with clients.

03

Land use planning

We look at areas, blocks and plots as part of the urban structure and the wider environment.

04

Interior design

We design interiors as part of the architecture, so that the spaces form a unified whole.

05

Renovation design

We develop existing buildings by respecting their history and architectural character, adapting them to contemporary needs.

Lähikuva mustasta, teksturoidusta kaappipinnasta ja varjoisasta oviaukosta.

We improve the world through architecture, one project at a time and create places where people enjoy themselves.

Design Principles

  • Every project begins with an analysis of the environment, scale and purpose. Buildings and the environment are always seen as part of a larger whole, not as isolated elements.

  • Architecture must function in use and stand the test of time. Solutions are based on functionality, structural understanding and buildability.

  • We design enduring, coherent schemes where solutions are grounded in context and long-lasting architecture. Materials, proportions and spatial solutions are selected for durability, maintainability and longevity.

  • We are involved in every phase of the project, from concept to completion. Close collaboration with the client and other experts ensures a high quality outcome.

  • Every project begins with an analysis of the environment, scale and purpose. Buildings and the environment are always seen as part of a larger whole, not as isolated elements.

  • Architecture must function in use and stand the test of time. Solutions are based on functionality, structural understanding and buildability.

  • We do not design for temporary phenomena. Materials, proportions and spatial solutions are chosen based on durability, maintainability and longevity.

  • We are involved in every phase of the project, from concept to completion. Close collaboration with the client and other experts ensures a high quality outcome.

Vaalea taso ja ruskeat jakkarat ikkunan äärellä, taustalla vihreä sisäpuu.

PAVE Studio at the Heart of Our Practice

PAVE Studio is the working environment of our architectural practice and the core of our thinking. It embodies the way we design: rooted in place, technically considered and aiming for long lasting solutions.

The studio has evolved through use and serves as a platform where architecture, work and everyday life come together.

PAVE Studio for Events and Meetings

PAVE Studio is also available for use beyond the needs of the practice. The studio’s lounge, meeting and sauna facilities can be reserved for focused work, meetings and small-scale gatherings. The spaces are suited to occasions where the setting plays an important role.

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