Forest Pavilion

The Forest Pavilion will be located on the grounds of the Finnish Embassy in Tokyo until the end of 2021. During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the pavilion was the home base for the Finnish teams.

The pavilion is operated by Business Finland and is one of the most significant projects ever undertaken to export Finnish expertise to Japan, as it showcases dozens of Finnish companies. Siparila’sKoo2 interior panels were selected for the pavilion’s wall panels.

All Koo panels are interior panels designed by Kari Lappalainen. The most popular of these is the single-groove, slightly slatted Koo2 panel, as its modern and minimalist design is a perfect fit for virtually any space and any room. They have been used in wet areas, living rooms, entryways, bedrooms, and kitchens.

All Koo panels are installed with hidden fasteners, so there are no visible nail heads. The result is a smooth, even surface that allows the wood’s beautiful colors and grain to shine. The panels are also durable, as they are 21 mm thick—which is quite thick for interior panels.

The use of wood in interior design has numerous benefits. Looking at and touching wood relieves stress by reducing cortisol hormone secretion when you are in an environment that feels as natural as possible. In addition, the acoustic properties of wood improve the acoustics of a room, making it more pleasant to the ears.

Read more about Koo panels here.