Fazerila
Santamalmi
Research & Development
We evolve in close collaboration with our clients. That’s why we carry out our research and development through real projects. By applying the latest technologies, we increase project value and save our clients’ resources.
The development of our AI tools is part of a project funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
Artificial Intelligence
Location Intelligence
Highlights
Apartments
Chemistry buildings
Refurbishment of a historically significant school building into high‑quality housing. “Old Chemistry” (1899) and “New Chemistry” (1949) add a distinguished layer to Bulevardi.
2023 / Kamppi, Helsinki
Office Spaces
Case Swing B
A flexible, modern office building between Keilaniemi and Otaniemi. The design emphasises user well‑being, adaptability and high‑quality, sustainable architecture.
2021 / Keilaniemi, Espoo
Hotels
Törölä
Renovation and change of use of a 1940s residence into a hotel in the Kytäjä Manor area, next to the golf centre. The building, known as Törölä, was designed by Väinö Vähäkallio.
2023 / Hyvinkää
Services
Competitions
Our vision for the future
Office Spaces
From headquarters to facilities
Apartments
From houses to blocks
Renovation
From restoration to refurbishment
Interior Design
Completing the project
Hotels & Leisure
From boutique to business
Retail Spaces and Parking
From hybrid to retail
Urban Planning
From blocks to cities
Spatial Analysis
Data-driven design
Industrial & Logistics
From production to distribution
Co‑create the vision
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Review the key metrics
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Define clear decision criteria
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Develop alternative options
Refine the winning direction
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Set the focal points
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Remove the non‑essential
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Deliver a distinctive solutio
Finalizing the project
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Optimizing the overall solution
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Avoiding risky design choices
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Ensuring high‑quality execution
Competitions
Otaniemi IT Campus
Invited competition organised by Senate Properties and Aalto University Campus & Real Estate, covering the Biology and Marine Technology precinct at the heart of Otaniemi. The brief sought an overarching urban‑structural concept for the area.
1st place 2022 / Otaniemi, Espoo
"Mosaic" block Service Center
The Mosaiikkikortteli competition sought a residential‑led solution to complete the immediate surroundings of the Vuosaari metro station. Our proposal presents the block as a compact, sculptural ensemble.
1st place 2021 / Vuosaari, Helsinki
Fazerila-Santamalmi
The Fazerila urban design competition aimed to create a new district combining housing and jobs in Vantaa. The plan accommodates around 1,500 residents and 250 jobs, with the Vantaa tram and the Fazerila Visitor Centre forming the heart of the area. Strong emphasis was placed on ecological values.
1st place 2025 / Vaarala, Vantaa
ATL Positify Survey Results 2019–2025
Social Media
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Contact us
Robert Trapp
CEO, Partner, Architect SAFA[email protected]
+358 40 902 2613
Niklas Sucksdorff
Chairman of the board, Partner, Architect SAFA[email protected]
+358 40 902 2617
Harri Koskinen
Deputy managing director, Partner, Architect SAFA[email protected]
+358 40 902 2615
Jari Lonka
Partner, Architect SAFA[email protected]
+358 40 592 8960
Teemu Immonen
Partner, Architect SAFA[email protected]
+358 44 535 3433
Kirsi Linjamäki
Administrative Coordinator[email protected]
+358 40 455 1080