Parviainen Architects

We believe in systematic design conducted in close contact with our clients, aiming to create functionally and aesthetically solid environments that are completed in time and will stand the test of time.

Our architecture blends with the built environment while taking its role to enrich it. We develop fresh and creative yet economically sound solutions that always grow from the real needs of our Client. We create functional and visually arttractive interiors and work environments to reflect and enhance the Owner's profile.

We believe that quality counts both in our products and in our working relationships. Our responsibility is to ensure that the demands and expectations of the Client, as well as those of the authorities and the community, are met in a satisfactory way. We take our responsibility for the built environment seriously.


Civic

Senate Properties, State Technical Research Centre (VTT) Building Technology Training Laboratory, extension and renovation, Espoo 2004

Senate Properties, Maritime Safety Training Centre, Lohja 2002

City of Espoo, Municipal Office Building, Espoo Administrative Centre; new building; office space development and renovation, Espoo 1985, 2002-2004

Senate Properties, VTT Chemical Technology Training Laboratory, extension, Espoo 1998

Espoo Parish Union, Administrative Building, Espoo 1992


Commercial

Finnish Fairs, Helsinki Fair and Congress Centre extensions: Main Entrance Pavilion, Winter Garden and Restaurants, Multi-Level Parking, New Exhibition Halls, 1991 - 2003:

IKEA Vantaa, 2003

Kesko Oy, Citymarket Shopping Centre, Itäkeskus, Helsinki 1976, 1988


Hospitality

Sokos Hotel Vantaa, new building and extension, 1991, 2003

Holiday Inn Hotel, Helsinki Fair and Congress Centre 1997

Hotel Pulkovskaya II, St. Petersburg, Russia 1983

Airport hotel Rantasipi, Helsinki-Vantaa 1981

Scandic Hotel Espoo (Hotel Polar Espoo), 1974


Offices

Metso Automation, Office and R&D Centre, Tampere 2003

Onvest Oy, Are Group Head Office "Sensus House", Vantaa 2002

Sun Microsystems, Finnish Head Office workplace development and renovation, 2002

TietoEnator, Office Building extension and conversion, Espoo 1996-2002

Nokia Corporation, Office and R&D Centre, Espoo 2000

Ericsson Finland Head Office; "Base Office Jorvas-3", Kirkkonummi 1996

Tellabs Oyj, Head Office workplace development and renovation, Espoo 1998

The Local Government Pensions Institution, office building, Pitäjänmäki 1994

Siemens Corporation Head Office, Espoo 1985, 1989

The Local Government Pensions Institution, office building, Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki 1989

Digital Equipment Corporation Head Office, Espoo 1986


Industry, Logistics, Transportation

Albany International, Machine Felt Production Plant and Offices, new buildings and extensions, Helsinki, Konala 1965, 1972, 1983, 2004

Patria Vehicles, Armoured Vehicles Assembly Plant, Hämeenlinna 2004

Oy Sinebrychoff Ab, Brewery and Soft Drinks Mfg. Plant and Head Office, New Buildings and Extensions, Kerava 1992 - 2003

Siemens Corporation Electronics Manufacturing Plant, new buildings, extensions and conversions, Espoo 1974 - 2003

Planar Systems Ltd (Lohja Oy) Flat Display Panels Production Plant, new building and renovations, Espoo 1984 - 2003

Nokia Corporation Electronics Manufacturing Plant, new buildings, extensions and conversions, Espoo 1974, 1981, 1985, 2001

Orion Corporation, Medical Production and R&D Facilities, Espoo, Kuopio and Seinäjoki, renovation, conversions and extensions 1985 - 1995

Oriola Corporation, Head Office, Central Warehouses and Logistics Facility for the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Unit, Espoo 1981-1988

Oriola Corporation, Regional Wholesale Unit Extension, Oulu 2003

Oriola Corporation, Regional Wholesale Unit, Kuopio 1991

Oriola Corporation, Regional Wholesale Unit, Seinäjoki 1986

Finnish State Railways, Pieksämäki Railway Station and Post Office, 1981

Oy L M Ericsson Ab, Manufacturing Plant and Head Office, Kirkkonummi 1972


Finnish Fairs, Helsinki Fair and Congress Centre, Main Entrance Hall Conversion

Kapiteeli Plc, Office Building Conversion and Renovation, Espoo

Katriina Hospital Renovation, Vantaa

Klaukkala Health Centre Extension, Nurmijärvi

The Local Government Pensions Institution, Office Building Renovation and Extension, Pitäjänmäki

Prisma Shopping Centre, Lohja

Siemens Corporation Office Facilities Development, Espoo

Sinebrychoff Brewery Extension and New High Storage Building, Kerava

Suomi Group, Office Building Conversion and Renovation, Pitäjänmäki


Metso Automation R&D and Office Complex, Tampere, winning entry 2000

Tellabs Oy R&D Office Facility, Espoo, winning entry 1998

Oy L M Ericsson Ab, Finnish Head Office "Base Office Jorvas-3", Kirkkonummi; winning entry 1996

Länsiväylä Motorway Noise Barriers; open competition, purchase 1989

City of Espoo, Municipal Office Building, Espoo Administrative Centre, winning entry 1979


Environmental Achievement of the Year 2003: ARE Sensus House, Espoo, honourable mention