Green
Planted and natural areas together form green structure. The scale of green structure extends from built yards to extensive wild landscapes. We have a strong vision of land-use planning and expertise in living infrastructure design which are our starting points to reconcile built natural environments.
Recognizing and developing landscape values is the basis for sustainable and adaptive development. We use nature-based solutions to provide habitats both for humans and other species. Northern nature is our source of inspiration. We interpret it in different ways in constructed environment, utilizing dynamic vegetation and biotope-based design.
Get to know our works
Nature Station
Nature Station is an experimental project by Nomaji and Abau Design that introduces a new way to create biodiversity in urban spaces and highlights the importance of soil.
Helsinki Postinkantaja yard design
Postipuisto’s new residential area is located in the area of the former transport center and Posti’s sorting center. The planned block was the first to be built in the southwest corner of the area next to the central park of Helsinki. There are four lots in the block, which were planned in stages.
The Kaapelipuisto park
Kaapelipuisto is part of the renewal of Kaapeli area in Helsinki, launched by the Dance House Helsinki. The project also includes Kaapeliaukio and the green roofs of the Tanssi talo.
Kaijonharju master plan of outdoor environment
The master plan of the outdoor environment of Kaijonharju is based on the Linnanmaa-Kaijonharju plan frame. The master plan creates an identity for the developing area and highlights the potential of the outdoor spaces.
Vision of the local train station’s environment in Tesoma
The current identity of the Tesoma area, located west of the center of Tampere, consists of very different distinctive areas, the most significant of which can be considered the construction by the forest typical to 1970s. With the completion of the urban structure, the development of the local train stop’s environment become topical.
Ecosystem services and green network of the Uusikaupunki city
In support of partial master plan planning, a blue-green structure and ecosystem service study of the immediate surroundings of the city center was done. The goal of the study was to secure the area’s most important nature values and ecosystem services as the urban structure becomes denser.
Kintterö health forest
The nature path structures of Kintterö are part of the EU-funded GoGreenRoutes project. This initiative supports the implementation of nature based solutions that enhance the physical and mental health of urban residents.
First place in Verkkosaari low-carbon green block competition
Our proposal “Grün in der Mitte” in cooperation with Anttinen Oiva Architects and Hartela won first place in the competition for the low-carbon green block of Verkkosaari.
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki courtyard
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is a hotel located in the centre of Helsinki next to the main railway station. Two service buildings were demolished during the renovation and the courtyard that had been used as a parking and maintenance area was transformed into a verdant forest garden.