PAVE Architects

PAVE Architects A design office hailing from the latitudes of four seasons with comprehensive aesthetical solutions aiming to make the difference.

PAVE Architects Ltd is a design office that hails from the latitudes of four seasons. We create and execute comprehensive aesthetical solutions that aim to make the difference. While our creations have proven to be unique and versatile, three things can be found in every one of them: uncontested quality, meticulous attention to client’s wishes and the fact that even though considering ourselves as experts in our field, we really do not want to take everything so bloody seriously.

Puhurinranta takes shape in Ranta Toppila, where the area’s maritime and industrial character provides a distinctive set...
24/09/2026

Puhurinranta takes shape in Ranta Toppila, where the area’s maritime and industrial character provides a distinctive setting for new homes.

The façades are defined by a strong rhythm of dark and light timber, varied rooflines and generous glazed sections. Along the western side, balconies and terraces extend the homes towards the surrounding landscape, while the ground level spaces create a more open outdoor layer.

The contrasting timber tones, repeated vertical lines and clearly articulated volumes give the row of homes a cohesive expression while maintaining variation between each section.

Kaleva critic Leena Kangas visited our Connecting People exhibition at PAVE Studio, exploring how the works interact wit...
22/09/2026

Kaleva critic Leena Kangas visited our Connecting People exhibition at PAVE Studio, exploring how the works interact with the architecture, materials and spaces of the building.
The international group exhibition brings together 61 works by 30 artists from eight countries across three floors of PAVE Studio.

These are the final weeks to visit the exhibition. Connecting People is open until the end of September 2026, with free guided tours on Thursdays from 16:00 to 18:00.
Larger groups can also arrange a separate visit in advance.

PAVE Studio
Hintantie 18 C, Oulu

At K21, the material palette brings the building’s different layers into focus. Raw concrete from the former warehouse s...
31/08/2026

At K21, the material palette brings the building’s different layers into focus.

Raw concrete from the former warehouse sits alongside corrugated metal, galvanised steel and vivid orange surfaces.

Creating a clear contrast between the retained industrial structure and the new architecture.

Some of the graffiti on the original concrete has also been preserved.

During the years when the warehouse stood derelict, these markings became a prominent part of its character.

Keeping traces of them allows that chapter of the building’s history to remain visible rather than being erased.

Across the courtyards and facades, metal screens, stairs and vertical fins filter sunlight and cast changing shadows over the surfaces throughout the day.

Together with the weathered concrete and strong colour accents, these details give K21 a material identity that feels both industrial and distinctly new.

28/08/2026

K21’s building form is defined by the preserved silhouette of the former sulphur warehouse. The robust concrete base remains visible at street level, while the lighter metal structure above traces the original volume and gives the building its distinctive, almost translucent character.

The rhythm of the vertical slats changes as you move around the building, revealing glimpses of balconies, external staircases and the warm orange surfaces within. Old and new remain clearly readable, with the raw concrete structures grounding the building and the new layers bringing lightness, depth and movement to its long facade.

Together, these elements allow K21 to retain the scale and identity of the industrial warehouse while giving it a new architectural life within Toppilansalmi.

We always love seeing how the homes we design take shape once the residents move in and make them their own.One of the M...
26/08/2026

We always love seeing how the homes we design take shape once the residents move in and make them their own.

One of the Meri Villas homes was recently featured in Kaleva, offering a look inside a home shaped around both its seaside setting and the residents’ everyday life. The article explores how the original architectural plans were adapted during the design process, from a dedicated pantry to changes in the sauna spaces, as well as how the residents selected the interior materials and added their own art, ceramics and personal details.

The result is a home that carries the architectural identity of Meri Villas while reflecting the people who live there.

Article: Julia Asikainen / Kaleva
Photography: Teija Soini
Architecture: PAVE Architects
Residents and Clients: Hanna and Ville Rauma

As construction progresses on the Terrace Houses in Vaakunanranta, Oulu and we wanted to take a closer look at the land...
18/08/2026

As construction progresses on the Terrace Houses in Vaakunanranta, Oulu and we wanted to take a closer look at the landscape that surrounds the project. Set within the Oulujoki river delta, the area is shaped by water, greenery and views across the surrounding archipelago.

The marina, shoreline vegetation and open stretches of water give the site a character that feels closely connected to nature while still being part of the city. This relationship between the architecture and its waterside setting is an important part of the development of the neighbourhood and how the Terrace Houses are now beginning to take shape there.

A look at Meri-Villas in the summer sun, now fully settled into their waterfront setting in Toppilanranta. The red and b...
14/08/2026

A look at Meri-Villas in the summer sun, now fully settled into their waterfront setting in Toppilanranta. The red and black timber façades and repeated gable forms create a distinctive rhythm along the shoreline, giving the 12 homes a strong shared identity while still allowing each villa to have its own character.

One of the defining features of the design is how the homes open towards the sea. The upper floor living spaces connect directly to generous roof terraces and sheltered outdoor areas, creating an extension of the interiors during the warmer months. With uninterrupted views across the seafront, Meri-Villas combine a central location in Oulu with the feeling of living right on the coast, a rare setting for detached homes within the city.

One of the highlights of Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year, Fotografiska Tallinn’s PLAY exhibition has been a main...
10/08/2026

One of the highlights of Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year, Fotografiska Tallinn’s PLAY exhibition has been a main attraction this summer, whether rain or shine.

The exhibition is all about its title, and the spatial design brings that idea into the experience itself. Visitors can peek through openings in the walls, crawl through shortcuts, touch, feel and, most importantly, play.

Lighting was one of the key elements in creating a multisensory atmosphere. As visitors move through the exhibition, the colour and character of each space changes, allowing the photography to stand out to its full effect. Genelec sound systems complete the experience with soundscapes that support the artworks and draw visitors deeper into the world of each photograph.

Together, the layout, lighting and sound turn the exhibition into something that is not only viewed, but explored and experienced.

Fotografiska Tallinn Euroopan kulttuuripääkaupunki Oulu2026 Genelec IP Heikkilä Oy saas instruments

A year ago, the Housing Fair opened in Oulu and House Hjemma welcomed its first visitors. Designed within just 50+20 m²,...
10/07/2026

A year ago, the Housing Fair opened in Oulu and House Hjemma welcomed its first visitors. Designed within just 50+20 m², the home proved that compact living can be both timeless and generous through thoughtful architecture, carefully integrated interiors and a strong connection to nature.
 
As we look back on an unforgettable summer, we wish everyone exhibiting and visiting this year’s Housing Fair in Lempäälä a fantastic event filled with inspiring architecture.

A year ago, the Housing Fair opened in Oulu and House Hjemma welcomed its first visitors. Designed within just 50+20 m²,...
10/07/2026

A year ago, the Housing Fair opened in Oulu and House Hjemma welcomed its first visitors. Designed within just 50+20 m², the home proved that compact living can be both timeless and generous through thoughtful architecture, carefully integrated interiors and a strong connection to nature.
 
As we look back on an unforgettable summer, we wish everyone exhibiting and visiting this year’s Housing Fair in Lempäälä a fantastic event filled with inspiring architecture.

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