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Laawu
LaawuKultaa is located at the adventure destination Erämys Keisarin Kosket. The huts sleep two people and offer amazing views over the river Kymi. Here, guests can have a relaxing rest after some adventurous white-water rafting or canoeing on the river. Photo: Pekka Vainio
Sleep luxuriously and connect with nature The Finnish company Laawu offers sustainably built and ecological mini-cabins, that sit perfectly in the landscape and are individually customised for each site. They provide beautifully designed and affordable accommodation, of the highest environmental and aesthetic standards. By Mari Koskinen
“The idea for these space-saving and functional A-framed huts was first born many years ago, at a summer party at our family cottage. There was a constant need for additional accommodation for friends and family, that would fit nicely in the landscape,” explains Laawu’s founder Juho Repo. He started the business three years ago, just when the pandemic was causing an upswing in nature adventures. “For Laawu, the timing was perfect. There was sudden demand for this type of alternative accommodation,” he says. 14 |
Issue 150
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January 2023
Laawu’s concept is that the design of the huts is customised for each location, so they form a part of the unforgettable experience at different nature destinations. Their harmonic appearance and the full-size window wall allow you to feel part of the surrounding nature. They are often used for accommodation, but are suited for multiple purposes such as a studio, work space or sauna. Strength in partnerships
Founder Juho Repo. Photo: Janne Torikka Photography
During the first year, Repo put in a lot of effort to finalise the prototype with the support of Xamk, the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences. “Since then, we have continued the development in collaboration with other local entrepreneurs, who have helped to design and produce the first huts,” explains Repo.