Scandinavian design has been characterized by modernism, simplicity, minimalism and functionality since the 1950s. It embraces the idea that beautiful and functional homes and everyday objects should be available to everybody. For us Finns, Scandinavian architecture means a natural way of life – one that helps us stay close to nature even in urban surroundings.
Simplicity is the beauty of Scandinavian architecture. Every detail is necessary and useful, and there is nothing more, nothing superfluous. It is a clear summary of clean lines, basic shapes and solid, natural colors.
Natural light contributes to well-being, happiness and productivity. The role of large windows is twofold: to let natural daylight in and to provide direct a view to the nature outside.
Wood and other natural materials create warm interiors that you can see and feel. Wooden floors and log walls are nice to touch and look at, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Scandinavian architecture means...
✔️ Integration with nature
✔️ Simplicity in design
✔️ Utilization of natural light
✔️ Creative use of natural materials
✔️ Functionality and comfort
Modern log technology provides excellent opportunities for creating architecture in the Scandinavian style. The minimalistic designs can be utilised in urban and natural environments alike. Besides visual advantages, log buildings provide an unrivalled natural atmosphere of well-being – which is at the core of Scandinavian design.
Modern log technology enables
✔️ Visual freedom
✔️ Flexibility of design
✔️ High technical quality
✔️ Quick construction
✔️ Healthy and safe buildings
Honka Halti is a contemporary log holiday house with beautiful design details. This house offers comfortable living in a natural environment that is the ultimate dream in Scandinavian leisure living. The light colored pillars with the dark walls make this log house look interesting. The kitchen is located separately from the living area and the hall has a lot of storage space. The sauna area has been located at the back of the house. Honka Halti holiday house collection has been designed in Finland by our talented architect team.
The minimalistic Honka Kide design showcases the mindset of the Finnish sauna. The owners of the first Kide sauna envisaged this minimalistic compact building as a little haven where they could conveniently stop off shorter or sometimes longer stays. There is a covered veranda between the sauna and the house. In the summer, it is turned into a dining area or kitchen, and the fireplace makes it a cosy space even when the weather gets chilly.
"We wanted the living area to have French doors that open out onto the terrace. When the doors are open, it is not easy to tell where indoor and outdoor meet. That gives such a sense of space to the property. It was very important for us to achieve that flow."
Customer, Jan-Erik Viitala
Honka Savukvartsi is a modern, ecological log home designed for three generations of one family. It’s an ecological city house, built from the non-settling Honka Fusion log and cladded with spruce that was treated with iron vitriol. The house reflects the dream shared by the young architect couple and their parents of a home for several generations of the same family.
