Veera Andreasén Interior Architect Helsinki, Finland
CON- TENTS furniture design LOMA lounge chair p4 KARE bench / side table p7 MIKKI lamp p9 interiors hair salon restaurant townhouse izakaya work references p11 p15 p23 p27 p33 about me Designer Statement p29 2
FUR- NI- TURE
FURNITURE: LOMA Leather Chair Powder painted, 12 mm steel rod Cow leather Dimensions w: 600 d: 500 h: 750 Inspired by the mid-century safari chairs, I wanted to create a modern, airy and elegant lounge chair. Together with the slim, graphic and almost line-like frame the natural colored leather forms a interesting pair of materials. The chair is visually both delicate and sharp and thereby suitable for various interiors and furnishings. 4
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KARE bench / side table 7
The assignment was to design a bench using nothing but 20x10 laths of birch. I wanted to create a interesting and organic shape out of a straight lath to deliver an visually strong contrast between the shape and the material. Dimensions w: 1200 d: 200 h: 450 8
MIKKI adjustable lighting Submission for Muuto Talent Award 2015 This graphic and minimalistic lamp made of painted metal pipe can be pointed to different directions. Light source is highly luminous led and there is an acrylic panel as a glare shield. Ceiling lamp could be easily modified to create different versions, for example a floor lamp or a table lamp. Mikki is suitable for public spaces as well as homes. 9
INTE- RI- ORS
Comission, 2017 (completed in February 2017) BEAUTY/RETAIL: Hair Salon I got a comission to design a new space for a hair salon in Helsinki. The 80 square metre space with large windows facing two directons was divided to 4 offices before and was now transformed into a one, open space with lots of natural light. The client wanted a space which was functional woring environment for themselves and inviting haven for their customers. Visually the aim was to c reate a calm, elegant and modern space with art deco as a source of inspiration; influences can be seen in shapes, colors and furniture chosen. The 2-sided steel frame mirrors, which enable the space flowing freely, were designed for this particular space. The renovation will be completed in February 2017. 11
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13 Steel framed 2-sided mirror
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Course: Spatial design - restaurant design Spring 2016 HOSPITALITY: Restaurant and a indoor market hall The given task was to create a consept for a restaurant to an existing building in Helsinki. I chose a location next to a park, a basement space of an old residential building with arched windows on the street level. The building I chose is built in 1929, representing scandinavian classisim with some art deco details. The basement floor was originally planned to be an indoor market hall, but was never taken into that specific use. Thus, I came up with a consept of a combination of a market hall and a restaurant, that also functions individually after the market closes at evenings. Materials and the furniture I used for the plan are honouring the era of the building still being slightly modern and having a fresh feel. During the planning process, I studied the structure, function and requirements of living green walls, that allow bringing the neighbouring park visually indoors. 15
View from the dining area 16
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BAR COUNTER from its end MATERIALS 18
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Seating in the bar 20
Asplenium Nidus Spathiphyllum Hemionitis Arifolia 21
The outdoor service area In the park, closable during the nights 22
Course: Spatial design - housing Spring 2015 RESIDENTIAL: Townhouse to Helsinki Assignment for this course was to design a one-family townhouse in a pre-defined lot with specified dimensions. I came up with a plan of a 5-storey building with 4 bedrooms,a study, large open plan livingroom plus kitchen, and a sauna-spa area on the upper floor. There is also a small yard, balcony, a roof top garden terrace and an individual business space on the ground level. By using different room height in different parts of the building, for example a two storeys high ceiling in the living room I pursued more air and variation to the narrowish space. Materials, such as Cor-ten -steel and raw concrete walls bring contrast to the greenery of the yard and the garden and fit well in the areas urban neighbourhood. 23
Downstairs bedroom view 24
1st floor 2nd floor 3rd floor 4th floor 5th floor, terrace 25
living room view section a-a 26
THESIS STUDY: izakaya - a functioning restaurant space with minimum dimensions? As a part of my thesis, I made a large scale case study about restaurant planning in small spaces and studied a traditional japanese type of a restaurant izakaya, which is highly effective in using space. I researched the reasons of the appreciation of small spaces in Japan through its history and as a source of information I used wide-scale literature from culture anthropolgy to history of the japanese architecture. I also made a two-week excursion trip to Tokyo to explore and analyze izakayas on the spot. As a result for the study, which I personally found very intriguing, I gathered a comprehensive selection of principles to utilize in designing small restaurants and also any other types of spaces with minimum dimensions in general. 27
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RESIDENTIAL Apartment building Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Finland As Oy MERITUULI As Oy HELSINGIN RUORI Architectural design by Hannu Jaakkola Architects Completed in 2014 Personal input included: - Construction drawings - Visual materials for marketing - Furniture design; kitchens and bathrooms 29
EDUCATIONAL School and Community Centre Oulu, Finland Architectural design by Hannu Jaakkola Architects Completed in 2011 Personal input included: - Construction drawings - Furniture design; fixtures in lobbies and class rooms - Graphic design; logos for the kindergarten groups, guide signs - Material choices; assisting in choosing the color schemes 30
RENOVATION Office building City Centre, Helsinki, Finland Architectural design by Hannu Jaakkola Architects Completed in 2012 (original year of completion 1915) Personal input included assisting the project interior architect 31
A- BOUT ME 32
Designer Statement Veera Andreasén First of all, I consider myself an aesthetic. But studying and working as an interior architect has taught me that the real beauty often lies in the functionality of the well-made design. You can t have a space or a product that only appeals to the eye if using it causes you trouble. This is what makes this work challenging and at the same time so rewarding; when after hours and hours of thinking and testing different variations you finally find a solution that works on all levels. That feeling cannot be beaten. I have always liked to express myself visually, as a child I spent time drawing countless floor plans of my home or illustrating my favourite fairytales. From early childhood, I remember to have experienced different spaces very strongly and my most vivid memories always relate to a certain place and its atmosphere. Based on this personal preference, my aim when creating interiors is to make them memorable and somehow captivating for the user. Experimenting with light, choosing proper materials, playing with contrasts and acknowledging the spirit of each space are the tools I use to achieve interesting results. My great appreciation towards nature can be seen in the choice of durable, quality materials, and in the way I myself experience its beauty; in natural environments nothing often is flawless or symmetric, but the small imperfections complete the harmony. This is what I want to reflect with my design as well. My philosophy in design is not to produce luxury, or at least not in the traditional meaning of the word, but create something to improve peoples lives even on the level of some small details. To make a person feel empowered, touched or impressed about certain space, or for example a piece of furniture, is a success for any interior designer. I would feel rewarded if by doing my work properly I might also little by little have an impact on the common appreciation of design itself; well-made design is not cheap but in the long run it is a worthy investment. I see my responsibility as a designer is making world a little better place. Not an easy task, but I am willing to accept the challenge. 33
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