citylikeyou — Helsinki / Pekka Kuivamäki

Pekka Kuivamäki is a ceramist and designer who is currently finishing his MA degree in Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS in short) in Helsinki. He is inspired by functionalist architecture and design and artists such as Kazimir Malevich and Donald Judd. Lately he has been working with subjects such as playfulness and multifunctionality and how they can together create meaningful design.

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Current city: Helsinki

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Helsinki / Shop

Despite their name visiting Stupido Shop is one of the smartest moves any music lover can make in Helsinki. Their record selection includes the hottest new LPs but there’s room for appreciation for the old classics too. These guys know their business.

Helsinki / Transport

Tramline 3B will take you almost anywhere in downtown Helsinki. If you want to get an overall picture of the city centre and its surroundings taking a tour on this tramline is a good way to do so. 3B is the only tramline that operates late at night so if you’re visiting Helsinki there’s a great chance that you’ll end up using it.

Helsinki / Cinema

Orion is one of the nicest cinemas in Helsinki. It is run by National Audiovisual Archive so they are showing a great variety of films from art house to modern classics and everything in between. Last time I went to see Hitchcock’s Vertigo.

Helsinki / Gallery

Kipsari is a vegetarian restaurant/bar in the premises of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. I enjoy its cozy atmosphere, the beat-up sofas and dim lights. There’s also a small gallery for the students. Kipsari is run by ARTS student association TOKYO ry.

Helsinki / Shop

The Art department of Akateeminen kirjakauppa (Academic Bookshop) is an infinite source of inspiration. Since the store is located right in the centre of Helsinki it is easy to just drop in. The Store is designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto so even if you’re not into books it’s worth visiting.

Helsinki / Writer

Ida is a journalist specialized in design. She has written for several culture and design publications, both in Finland as well as internationally, done research for design and architecture television programmes and taught at Aalto University. She is the editor-in-chief of Helsinki Design Weekly. She enjoys spending time on a sailboat and on skis and is a lover of thoughtful details.

Helsinki / Photographer

Johannes Romppanen is a self thaught portrait and documentary photographer. Besides working on his own projects he shoots for international magazines like Monocle, Case da Abitare, Sunday Telegraph, NEON.

Helsinki / Artist

Aija Hannula is a designer working in Helsinki, Finland. Her works are abstract studies between furniture and sculpture.

Helsinki / Art Director

Hugo d'Alte is a portuguese art director, designer and photographer living Helsinki, Finland.

Helsinki / Designer

Marina Veziko is a Kyiv born but Helsinki raised and based graphic designer with a focus on branding and art direction. Before starting her own practice she used to work at Werklig, where she was busy building brands and designing visual identities with heavy emphasis on strategic thinking for a variety of clients operating in culture, cosmetics, technology and foodstuff. Among other recognitions she has received the Adobe Nordic Creative Talent Award in 2016. //////// IG @veziko

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