Heini & Heritage Houses

 

One of Heini’s areas of special expertise is the renovation of historic homes, including residential renovations in the old buildings of central Helsinki.

These challenging projects have included creating new balconies in courtyards, combining apartments, and dividing existing homes into several separate residences.

 

Projects often require modifications to load-bearing structures and the transformation of spaces to meet new needs. They frequently also involve a complete redesign of the building’s technical systems.

All of this is carried out with the utmost respect for the character and dignity of historic buildings, preserving their beautiful original features — such as period doors, tiled stoves and the atmosphere of the spaces themselves.

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Heini’s extensive experience and knowledge of different styles and materials, including historical materials when required, are reflected in these timeless and sophisticated interiors.

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Working on these projects has particularly strengthened her expertise in project supervision, team collaboration and project management.

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A successful end result reflects the ability to carry a project through from start to finish, combining the client’s wishes and spatial needs with practical planning, without compromising on a cohesive style or the harmony of forms and colours.