Architect
Anttinen Oiva Architects
2006 -
Anttinen Oiva Architects was founded in 2006 by Selina Anttinen and Vesa Oiva and works extensively in building design and urban planning. Based in Helsinki, the office presently employs twelve architects. Projects underway at present include Finland’s largest academic library: the University of Helsinki City Campus Library, and several land use and housing designs for the capital city region.
Each of these projects shares our ambitious, exciting and versatile adaptation of contemporary architecture, as derived from a demanding context. Anttinen Oiva Architects seeks to develop its operations and designs in line with our clients’ perspective, relying on unprejudiced analysis and cooperation with experts from many different fields. Our goal is to create both unique and sustainable living environments.
The University of Helsinki
City Campus Library
(c) Anttinen Oiva Architects
Photo: Jussi Kalliopuska
Location: Kaisaniemenkatu 5, Helsinki, Finland
Competition:Open competition 2007, 1st prize
Expected year of completion: 2012
Net floor area / Gross floor area: 27 700 m2 / 31 700 m2
Volume: 131 500 m3
Client:University of Helsinki
RAKUUNANKATU 3
1st prize Open Architectural Competition, 2007
Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo
Three- and four-storey housing area in the historical garrison area of Poltinaho, Hämeenlinna. Features Validia daytime service centre, Validia temporary housing, service housing for the severely disabled, rental units for seniors, more rental units, and a sheltered storage building containing a summer cooking area and storage facilities.
Client: VVO Housing
Street Address: Rakuunankatu 3, Hämeenlinna
Total area: 6554m²
Completion: 2010
JUUTINRAUMANKATU 6
(c) Anttinen Oiva Architects
Housing block in the first area of the Jätkäsaari district in Helsinki
Features flexible lifecycle family housing units in the city centre, joint building projects, progressive housing block solutions, privately-financed ownership housing and underground parking facilities.
Client: the residents’ association
Project management: Saraco D&M Oy
Street Address: Juutinraumankatu 6, Helsinki
Total area: 3600m²
Planning: 2010-
Completion 2012-
Lilja Ecumenical Meditative Chapel
Photos: Jussi Tiainen
Location: Transportable chapel; final location undecided
Competition: Student competition 2005, 1st prize
Design and construction: 2005
Architectural design: Vesa Oiva
Gross floor area:102 m2
Volume:460 m3
Client: UPM
