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Juho Kuva

Manufacturing

A clog’s life

Talla clogs are produced in a barn in Myrskylä. Originally workwear for the medical profession, they are now a high-street hit thanks to a collaboration with a Japanese designer.

  • Issue #22
  • 5 min read
A clog’s life
Design

You lift me up

As skyscrapers grow taller, the demand for complex elevator systems increases. Leading manufacturer Schindler is investing in double-decker lifts and sky lobbies to meet the challenges of moving thousands of people in minutes.

  • Issue #16
  • 11 min read
You lift me up
Design

Fast Finnish

Finland’s organic food market is tiny. One deli is changing this with a new retail concept combining healthy fast-food with thoughtful design, feeding a nascent movement for fresh, well-designed fare.

  • Issue #13
  • 6 min read
Fast Finnish
Design

Vinyl frontier

The Eklund family has made the world’s most desirable vinyl flooring for over half a century. Now their seasonal collections are winning praise from the worlds of fashion, architecture and design.

  • Issue #8
  • 5 min read
Vinyl frontier

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