KOAN Architecture

02/09/2026

KOAN Architecture is a studio focusing on wooden and ecological built environments - KOAN on puurakentamiseen erikoistunut arkkitehtitoimisto.

14/07/2026

Honka Haiku - Naantalin asuntomessut 2022

Harmonista elämäntapaa tukeva hirsikoti ammentaa inspiraationsa japanilaisesta estetiikasta ja pohjoisten metsien rauhallisesta kauneudesta.

Rakennus sulautuu herkkään ympäristöönsä luontoa kunnioittaen sekä puita ja kallioista maastoa säilyttäen. Talo rakentuu atriumin ja siihen liittyvän japanilaisen puutarhan ympärille. Suuret liukulasiovet häivyttävät sisä- ja ulkotilojen välistä rajaa. Saunaosastoon toteutetaan rauhoittava spa, joka muistuttaa japanilaista kuumaa lähdettä eli onsenia.

Vähäpäästöiset materiaalit, innovatiivinen aurinkoenergiajärjestelmä ja älykkäät tekniset ratkaisut pienentävät asumisen hiilijalanjälkeä ja edistävät kestävää tulevaisuutta.

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A log home created for a harmonious way of living is inspired by Japanese aesthetics and the serene beauty of Nordic forests.

The building blends into its delicate surroundings in a manner that respects the nature and protects the trees and rocky terrain. The house is built around an atrium and its Japanese garden. The big sliding glass doors blend the border between the interior and the exterior. The sauna area will feature a calming spa resembling an onsen, a hot spring.

Low-emission materials, innovative solar power system and smart technical solutions will reduce the carbon footprint of housing and help ensure a sustainable future.

04/06/2026

Villa K Interiors
Ylläs, Lapland, Finland

The interior design of Villa K is centered around natural light and the surrounding mountain landscape. Stunning views are brought directly into the living spaces through a two-storey glazed wall, making nature an integral part of everyday life. The large glass elements are connected directly to load-bearing solid timber columns without additional trims, resulting in an elegant and visually impressive expression. The boundary between indoors and outdoors is almost entirely dissolved.

The building's load-bearing log structure has been left largely exposed, both inside and out. The natural timber brings warmth, softness, and a sense of comfort to the interiors while also helping to regulate indoor humidity naturally.

The double-height living area forms the heart of the house. Adjacent to it is a mezzanine workspace with views extending towards the surrounding landscape. The kitchen and bathroom are located beneath the mezzanine, and also the bedrooms are situated on the main floor. The basement level accommodates a spa area, a home cinema, and the building's utility spaces.

The log structure and the Frame beam system that enables the expansive glass façade were delivered by .

Architecture: KOAN Architecture
Interior design: Erkki Pelvo
Photos: Pinja Finell

05/05/2026

Tiesitkö, että puu on yksi parhaista rakennusmateriaaleista? Se ei ainoastaan näytä hyvältä, vaan se myös parantaa sisäilman laatua. KOAN Architecture tarjoaa asiantuntevaa suunnittelua, joka hyödyntää puun etuja. Ota yhteyttä ja kysy lisää palveluistamme!

KOAN Architecture is a studio focusing on wooden and ecological built environments - KOAN on puurakentamiseen erikoistunut arkkitehtitoimisto.

23/04/2026

Vihti Funeral Chapel in Winter



Photos by Pinja Finell

06/04/2026

Miksi valita ekologinen rakentaminen? KOAN Architecture uskoo, että kestävä kehitys on tulevaisuuden avain. Meidän palvelumme kattavat kaiken suunnittelusta toteutukseen, ja olemme erikoistuneet luomaan ympäristöystävällisiä rakennuksia, jotka kestävät aikaa. Liity mukaan matkalle kohti vihreämpää tulevaisuutta!

KOAN Architecture is a studio focusing on wooden and ecological built environments - KOAN on puurakentamiseen erikoistunut arkkitehtitoimisto.

24/03/2026

Villa K

A gable roof connects the garage to the main volume, while generous eaves and wrapping terraces frame the views and strengthen the connection to nature. Carefully considered spatial planning ensures that every area is used efficiently.

The base is built in stone, supporting two upper floors of log construction. A large glass facade opens the living spaces to expansive views across the Lapland landscape.

Designed with sensitivity to its surroundings, the building integrates into the terrain, preserving existing trees and natural features🌲

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05/03/2026

Oletko koskaan miettinyt, miten puu voi muuttaa ympäristöäsi? KOAN Architecture tarjoaa asiantuntevaa suunnittelua ekologisissa puurakentamisprojekteissa. Meidän tiimimme yhdistää innovatiiviset ratkaisut ja kestävän kehityksen periaatteet, jotta voimme luoda kauniita ja toimivia tiloja. Ota yhteyttä ja keskustellaan, miten voimme toteuttaa unelmasi!

KOAN Architecture is a studio focusing on wooden and ecological built environments - KOAN on puurakentamiseen erikoistunut arkkitehtitoimisto.

24/02/2026

⛪ Vihti Funeral Chapel (3/3)

The new funeral chapel sits gently within the green landscape of Vihti Cemetery, surrounded by mature linden trees. Its steep gable roof recalls traditional church architecture, while the rising ceiling toward the chapel hall symbolizes a journey through time toward eternity.

The material palette is minimalist. Exposed log surfaces define both exterior and interior, contrasted by a dark roof that extends onto the facades, concealing technical elements and adding depth.

Visitors arrive through lawns and planting areas, entering via the lobby into the chapel hall. The generous height and calm design create a sacred atmosphere, while warm timber surfaces and large glazed openings connect the space to surrounding fields and natural light.

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19/02/2026

⛪ Vihti Funeral Chapel (2/3)

The generous height and minimalistic design create a sacred atmosphere, while exposed log surfaces bring warmth and a sense of comfort to the sorrow of the funeral ceremony. Large glazed openings frame views of the surrounding fields and nature, allowing soothing natural light into the space.

In addition to the architectural design, KOAN designed the chapel’s interior.