Facade renovation of Bulevardinpuisto begins
Facade renovation of Bulevardinpuisto begins Right after the summer holidays, we were able to start the architectural and main design for the facade renovation of As Oy Bulevardinpuisto. The demanding and protected sr-2 site is located right by Sinebrychoff Park at Uudenmaankatu 39. Kaarlo Borg (1888–1939), who designed the apartment building, was a Finnish architect…
Kaarlo Leppänen was Alvar Aalto’s “motor man”
Kaarlo Leppänen was Alvar Aalto’s “motor man” Eeva Marjatta Snellman has written the book TEHTÄVÄ ARKKITEHTITOIMISTOSSA – Elissa ja Alvar Aalto & kumppanit (Task in an Architectural Office – Elissa and Alvar Aalto & partners). In the article Kaarlo Leppänen was Alvar Aalto’s “motor man”, Snellman interviews architect Kari Leppänen, the son of architect Kaarlo…
Renovation of the Urban Villa
The renovation of the protected heritage building located in Kulosaari, built in the early 1920s, is progressing. The urban villa, full of history, was originally built as a residence for a wealthy family and later served as a municipal home for the City of Helsinki.
As Oy Hämeentähti
Leppänen Architects is involved in the renovation planning of As Oy Hämeentähti. The 7-8 story gray-rendered apartment building features a striking tower section emphasized by a wide eaves. In addition to the plumbing renovation, several spatial alterations will be made to the property, and the possibilities of attic construction will be explored. The residential building…
Planning of the facade renovation for apartment buildings in Matinkylä has started
The planning for the facade renovation of the apartment buildings at As Oy Anjankuja 3 is underway. Architectural and main design is handled by Leppänen Arkkitehdit Oy. The apartment buildings and the connecting indoor swimming pool were designed by architects Kirsti and Erkki Helamaa. The buildings were completed in 1973. The poor-condition original facades of…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!
Merirastila Community Center Competition
Merirastila Community Center Competition We participated in the Merirastila community center architectural competition organized by the City of Helsinki with our proposal. The core idea of our proposal was to preserve the existing chapel and youth center and complement the community center with a new school and kindergarten.
Architects’ Parrot Golf 2024
The traditional Architects’ Parrot Golf tournament was played this year at the prestigious Helsinki Golf Club in Tali. Twelve enthusiastic architect golfers registered for the competition. The game format was stableford, and prizes were awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive. The winner in the beautiful late summer weather was Leena Brooke. Aaro…
Residential apartment building under construction in Niittykumpu is being completed
The apartment building under construction in Niittykumpu, designed by us, will be completed in October. Finishing works are currently underway for the interiors, balconies, courtyards, and facade masonry. Principal designer Kari Leppänen got to lay the final courses of brick on the facade under the guidance of mason Igor. Wienerberger’s red brick is jointed using…
Building History Survey BHS
Over the past few years, we have prepared several building history surveys (BHS) for protected buildings. The purpose of building history surveys is to describe the history and current situation of a building, as well as to create a foundation for the property’s development and repair measures. In projects currently in the zoning phase, a…