Smart residential design enhances quality of life, fostering happiness and building stronger communities.

We design affordable, high-quality housing with a bold vision, driven by the belief that everyone deserves a good home

As an office, we are

Versatile

Our work focuses on residential design, from large block complexes to individual buildings of various sizes and funding bases. Interior design is part of our comprehensive approach. We also create diverse preliminary plans as the basis for zoning and development.

Precise

We spend considerable time refining plans in the sketch phase and analyzing the characteristics of the environment. We carefully consider design guidelines, project goals, and regulations and laws related to construction.

Developing

We work as a team. Concepts and plans are developed with the client and internally from sketches to implementation planning. Our passion is to create sustainable and functional architecture.

In our work, we emphasize

Quality

Our office is a member of ATL. We apply the ATL quality system model in our operations (license no. 81). We use building information modeling according to the YTV 2012 guidelines.

Professional

We professionally handle building permit processes and negotiations, as well as coordinating plans between different design fields. We also act as BIM coordinators. Our classification in principal and architectural design is exceptionally demanding.

Outcome

Our details are carefully considered and functional. Building information modeling and site supervision are essential tools we use to ensure a successful outcome.

Our work is

Efficient

Our solutions are carefully planned, well-functioning, and cost-effective.

Awarded

2024 Dezeen world top 50 studios,
leading the social housing revival
2023 Espoo Hurraa! 2022 award
2018 Best ARA Squares award
2017 Espoo Hurraa! Honorable mention
2017 Sustainable Stone House award
2016 Review of Finnish Architecture
2013 Rose of Building award
2012 Europa House award

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Key Personnel

Veikko Mäkipaja
Partner
Architect Safa
CEO
Principal Designer

Kristiina Hannunkari
Partner
Architect Safa
Principal Designer

Tarmo Mäkipaja
Partner
Architect Safa
Deputy CEO
Principal Designer
Building Designer

Essi Käppi
Architect Safa
Principal Designer
Building Designer

Antti Jyränki
Architect Safa
Principal Designer
Building Designer

Minna Martikainen
Architect Safa
Building designer

Contact Information

Architects Hannunkari Mäkipaja Oy
Eiranranta 7, 00150 Helsinki, Finland

Veikko Mäkipaja
+358 9 68447511

Tarmo Mäkipaja
+358 9 68447523

Kristiina Hannunkari
+358 9 68447512

Antti Jyränki
+358 9 68447520

Essi Käppi
+358 9 68447522

Minna Martikainen
+358 9 68447524

Recruitment: Send an informal application, CV, and portfolio to: tarmo.makipaja (at) hannunkari-makipaja.com

Email addresses follow the format: firstname.lastname@hannunkari-makipaja.com