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
Akola
The main building of the Akola manor was built in the 18th century by the Iijoki river in Northern Finland. At one time, the main building was prominent in the river landscape.
Vasikkasaari
The nature path structures of Vasikkasaari were completed in the fall of 2020 and are part of the Urban Eco Islands – Urban and Smart Island Tourism Destinations European Union initiative. The initiative strives to create new solutions for sustainable nature travelling.
Central park of Nikkilä
The Masterplan for the central park of Nikkilä was created by utilizing the method of participatory budgeting. The aim was to encourage participation from the locals with the design and choices made with the park plan.
Public spaces for the Dance House Helsinki
Helsinki will have a new building dedicated to the art of dance in 2022. The House of Dance is a major cultural project in the city that amplifies the already diverse range of events and the culture of the neighboring Kaapelitehdas building.
The Sipoonlahti school
The new Sipoonlahti school is one of the largest school centers in Finland. As part of the extension project, the entire schoolyard was renovated and a new local sport site was built in the area. The schoolyard serves as a versatile learning environment and is also a popular outdoor place for residents of the area outside the school hours.
Lammassaari
In 2016, the city of Helsinki started an EU funded project to improve the accessibility of urban nature and to promote nature areas as the city’s attraction. The existing Lammassaari boardwalk was popular but dilapidated.
The Rajatorppa School
The old school building “Ilpola” was replaced by a new building and the old, protected building, will be renovated. Together with the students and teachers, places for learning were designed in the yard.
Sammontalo school
Nomaji and the architecture office Rudanko + Kankkusen’s competition proposal, “Katras” received the second prize in the open architecture competition organised by the city of Lappeenranta. The aim of the competition was to find ideas and design solutions for the new community center in the Sammonlahti area, known as the “Sammontalo”.
Kivistö communal block
The purpose of the competition, organized by the City of Vantaa, was to find a communal and distinctive residential block concept for Kivistö. The winning yard concept combines urban living and wild nature into an interesting and supportive composition.