New apartment building completed in Soukka
As Oy Espoon Genua, located at the prominent intersection of Yläkartanontie and Soukanväylä in Soukka, is fully completed down to the yard plantings and finishing touches. The 5/4-story apartment building was constructed by Basso Building Systems Oy. There are 31 apartments in the project.
As Oy Niittyportti 16 under construction
Construction of the apartment building project planned for TA in Niittykumpu along Länsiväylä started in the summer. The project is being executed by Rakennuspetäjä Oy. The housing company consists of two apartment buildings, one of which is 10 stories high and the other 10/6 stories high. There are a total of 83 apartments in both…
Principal designer Kari Leppänen / Leppänen Architects involved in the EXCESS project
Two apartment buildings are being completed in Kalasatama, Helsinki, at Vanha talvitie 7 and Tukkutorinkuja 2, as part of the EXCESS plus-energy building development project. The project comprises 5 to 8-story and 5 to 13-story apartment buildings with a total of 145 apartments, as well as 5 ground-floor commercial spaces and a parking garage. The…
Office Spring Trip to the Archipelago Sea
The trip headed to the southern tip of Kimitoön, from where we took a boat from Kasnäs to the island of Ön and the cottage. In the afternoon, we took a walking tour of the island, where, in addition to a badger’s den, we spotted a white-tailed eagle at its nest. The evening was spent…
Dansan factory-visit in Denmark
Our Interior Architect Anna was visiting Dansan’s factory in Denmark as a quest of Laattapiste. he trip-hosts Kristiina Klenberg, Mervi Wallasvaara, Pia Käyhkö and Seija Aalto introduced quests to the Dansan furniture-factory in Hederslev and a trip to Lego House in Billund was also on the list. On Wednesday the…
Architecture students visiting our office
Architecture students visiting our office
Excursion trip
Office excursion trip to visit our housing projects in Riihimäki, Vantaa Kivistö and Mellunmäki Helsinki. The afternoon was reserved for the sites and the end for bewerags at the terrace of the Löyly sauna/restaurant by the sea. It`s great to see how our ideas turn to reality. We want to thank all the workmen for…
Sunny summer!
Leppänen Architects wishes everybody sunny summer!
Bronz medal winner
Kari Leppänen won bronze medal at the Torpan Pojat basketball team. Kari started playing basketball at the age of eleven at Torpan Pojat. Now after 50 years he won his first medal at the Finnish National League for player`s age 60. Leppänen Architects has been and will be a partner and a long-time supporter for…
Tallinn excursion trip
The weekend at Tallinn included a lot of interesting program as well as relaxed time just to be together. Tallinn at the winter weather showed it`s best sides regardless of the slushy and rainy weather. Our attention attached especially to the historical old buildings which were beautifully lit. As a contrast to the Old Tallinn…