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…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Toivotamme kaikille oikein rauhallista joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotta 2024! We wish everybody Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024!
As Oy Inarintie 16
The facade renovation of As Oy Inarintie 16 has been completed. Leppänen Architects was responsible for the architectural and main design in cooperation with Korjauspartnerit Oy. In the facade renovation, the balconies and residential windows were renewed. In addition, the facade paneling was renewed according to the original style. The contracting for the project was…
As Oy Niittyportti
The right-of-occupancy (ASO) apartment building being constructed for TA in Niittykumpu, right along Länsiväylä, is rising upwards. Lifting the elements into place is happening at a fast pace now that the foundations were completed in early autumn. At the stairwells, the brick masonry installed at the factory into the sandwich elements is already visible, forming…