Three successful architecture studios, B&M, AW2 and Konkret, have united their skills, experience and ideas, and continue as a multidisciplinary firm called ONE Architects. ONE Architects is one of Finland’s most comprehensive building design and urban planning experts.
Three renowned, complementing Finnish architecture studios AW2 Architects, B&M Architects and Konkret are as of today ONE Architects. Along with the launch of the new name and brand the studios’ architects start work in the new, shared office in Kamppi, central Helsinki.
“We are a multidisciplinary house of architects focused on creating sustainable architecture and urban environments for people to use and enjoy. Comprehensiveness and partnerships play an increasingly important role in circular economy, where the focus of construction changes to the reuse of areas, blocks and properties. The needs of people, cities and the natural environment are changing quickly, and with our large set of skills we can respond in an agile way,” says Jaakob Solla, executive vice president, ONE Architects.
ONE Architects, part of design and engineering consultancy AINS Group, is one of the top five architectural offices in Finland. The firm employ more than 100 architects and interior architects in Helsinki and Tallinn.
“One of Finland’s leading architectural firms deserves a strong and exiting brand to attract the best architects and interior architects also in the next generation to continue the ambitious work. We believe that having a strong brand and identity also creates value for our stakeholders,” says Solla.
Top firm in urban development, housing design, hybrid buildings and hospital design
ONE Architects' designers have extensive experience all areas of architecture from urban development, land use and housing to offices, commercial and public buildings and renovations. The firm is particularly well-known – also internationally – as a designer of urban housing, hybrid buildings and hospitals.
Award-winning projects include Meilahti Bridge Hospital in Helsinki, the urban planning and construction projects in the Rykmentinpuisto area in Tuusula and Ranta-Tampella in Tampere, Viuhka housing in Vuosaari in Helsinki, Shopping Center Ratina in Tampere, Kruunuvuorenranta waste transfer terminal in Helsinki and the Jätkäsaari terrace housing in Helsinki.
Currently ongoing project include Garden Helsinki, regional development in Kera in Espoo, Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, Ahvenisto hospital Assi in Hämeenlinna, expansion of Riga University Hospital in Latvia, a number of wind farms and the recently finished high-rise buildings Atlas and Hyperion in Vuosaari in Helsinki and community centre Riimi in Runosmäki, Turku.
ONE Architects' designers in Helsinki and Tallinn represent 13 different nationalities.
“An international perspective is a necessity, because the design of cities and buildings is universal, and you have to keep your eyes open all the time. Exporting Finnish design is a big opportunity for Finland. For us it means especially the design of hospital and buildings used in healthcare, an area in which we have the best expertise in the world,” says Jaakob Solla.
As part of the AINS Group, ONE Architects has the support of solid property development, construction management and special design to solve technical, ecological and financial details during projects.
Further information:
Jaakob Solla, executive vice president, ONE Architects
Tel. +358 40 511 9975
jaakob.solla@onearchitects.fi
ONE Architects
- A multi-sector and award-winning architectural office that focuses on creating sustainable architecture and urban environments for people to use and enjoy.
- Formed from the merger of three successful architectural studios.
- B&M Architects: Award-winning architecture and urban planning firm founded in 1992 by Jussi Murole and Daniel Bruun.
- AW2 Architects: Founded in 1993 by Matti Anttila and Kyösti Meinilä, AW2 Architects, is particularly well-known as a principal and architectural designer of hospitals, other health-care premises, and public facilities.
- Architecture firm Konkret: A studio focusing on housing and demanding renovation and conversion projects founded by Jaakob Solla and Anne Routaniemi in 1997.
- More than 100 employees
- Turnover: €12 million (2023)
- Founded in 1992
- Offices in Helsinki and Tallinn