Communities
We design environments that support overall wellbeing, health and activity. We design for the needs of communities. Appealing living and working environments are far-reaching investments. We develop functionally diverse and beautiful outdoor spaces that delight the users. We bring customers into the design process through a collaborative approach. We conduct workshops, experiential field days and interviews.
Outdoor learning environments are one of our areas of expertise. The quality of the outdoor space has a significant impact on people´s physical activity and health. We design playgrounds, sports environments, yards, parks, and different kinds of spaces that support the identity. We want to do our best for communities to do well.
Get to know our works
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.
Kuninkaantammi Forest School
At Kuninkaantammi Forest School, nature’s health and well-being benefits are harnessed, and efforts have been made to preserve existing trees, rocks, and other natural elements as much as possible.
The garden historical study and landscape plan for the Schauman Castle
The Schauman Castle, situated in Lutakko Jyväskylä, is an integral part of city’s industrial past.
Alku goes Carbon Play
On Saturday 26.8, Nomaji organised Alku workshop on the theme of Carbon Play in front of the Oodi library. The workshop was arranged in collaboration with CO-CARBON, as part of the Carbon Smart Green Infrastructure festival.
Pakila school yard
The Pakila school yard was renovated in connection with the renovation and expansion of the school building. The starting point of the design were three main themes: an environment that encourages movement, the health and well-being effects of nature, and pedagogical opportunities outdoors.
Puotila school yard
The plot of the Puotila elementary school is centrally located between the residential area and the metro station. The old elementary school and barracks were demolished under the new building.
Lohja partnership block
The aim of the design for the partnership block completed for the Lohja housing fair of 2021 was to encourage communality and encounters between inhabitants in a village-like, cozy scale. In addition to the functions of the residential yard, the outdoor areas of the daycare center and nursing home are also located in the common yard.
The Kaapeliaukio square
Helsinki has a new building dedicated to the art of dance. Nomaji was responsible for the landscape design of the House of Dance project, including the associated public outdoor spaces.
Helsinki Summer Streets 2022
The Summer Streets leading from Esplanad towards the Design Museum square brought the forest to the city. Nomaji and Sweco were responsible for the conceptualisation and design of the summer streets.