Lapuan Kankurit Helsinki Store

Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio is located in the historic Torikorttelit neighborhood, between Kauppatori and Senaatintori—just a five-minute walk from the main train station.

The store redesign was designed by Japanese architects Mana and Takashi Kobayashi, IMA Design. Mana and Takashi designed the Lapua Kankurei factory outlet and the Tokyo store. Lapuan Kankurit weaves northern design inspired by the pure and rugged nature of Finland. To counterbalance the freezing northern climate, Lapuan Kankururi's textiles offer warmth and softness.

The design of the new store was inspired by the Finnish forest and the wellbeing and care that the forest offers us. Forest bathing ( shinrin-yoku in Japanese) is nature therapy, where people have the opportunity to sense nature with all their senses; by touching, observing and conscious breathing. The birch wall surfaces in the shop bring nature close and visitors can feel the closeness of real wood.

TheSiparila Koo2 interior panelwas chosen as the wood finish. Its minimalist and modern design highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The panels’ concealed-fastening design allows for a smooth wooden surface without visible nail heads. The light birch surfaces and the beautiful textiles from Lapuan Kankurit represent Finnish design at its best.