The Palad Showroom is a space that combines the art, design and presentation of Palad furniture by the design and architectural firm Partanen & Lamusuo.
Art and Design Make Spaces More Functional Art, design and functionality are all entwined in the urban planning of Kuopio. Good examples of this include the Art Plan, which adds artistic elements to town planning, and Kantti, the home of facts and fantasies linking the museum and the library. The functionality of the new district of Savilahti has also been enhanced through design. T E X T M I K KO J A A K KO L A
SPACES FOR INTERACTION Local design company Hiili & Timantti has designed premises for KPY Novapolis. It has played a key role in projects such as Origo Cowork, which aims to create a new type of attractive work environment that inspires interaction between those working and studying in the area. 36
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“COVID-19 and the subsequent shift to remote work were a turning point in office work. The new circumstances force us to rethink the environment that should encourage people to return to their workplace after working remotely. We cannot just continue established practices,” says Managing Director of Hiili & Timantti Tiina Mielonen.
KUOPIO BY NATURE 2022 / LIVE LIKE LOCAL
“Our design was inspired by the thought that people with different jobs and roles have different needs when it comes to their working spaces. Some need a place where they can concentrate in peace, whereas others want to interact and connect with others.” “The design of Novapolis aims to provide appropriate spaces for differ-
