University of Helsinki to renovate its Porthania building
Helsinki University Properties Ltd has decided to invest in an extensive renovation of Porthania. Completed in 1957, the building is a central part of the University of Helsinki’s City Centre Campus and a significant representative of Finnish modern architecture. The renovation will ensure that the building will serve teaching, research and events at the University through modern facility solutions in the coming decades. Teaching facilities and workspaces for future needs The goal of the renovation is to update Porthania to meet the growing needs of […]
First phase of the Quarter Project is progressing
The construction work for the first phase of the Government quarter renovation and modernisation project (Quarter Project) has progressed as planned, and the topping-out ceremony was held in February. We are serving as principal architect for the project. Government work environment partner and specialist Senate Properties is the project developer and YIT is the general […]
Vuorikatu 3 renovation now complete
Focused on development of the University of Helsinki City Centre Campus, the renovation and alteration project was completed at the end of last year, right down to the final furnishings. LPR Architects was responsible for designing the facilities, while the client handled the design of furnishings. Completed in 1920 and expanded in a 2007 renovation […]
Lappeenranta Main Library awarded an honorary mention in accessibility
Each year, the City of Lappeenranta Disability Council awards a recipient for promoting accessibility for the city and its residents. In 2025, the award went to the main library Parvi, whose renovation was completed at the end of last year. In the renovation plans, accessibility was one of the project’s main objectives. The Disability Council […]
Third Finnish Neuro Society Kuntokoti project completed
The third Finnish Neuro Society Kuntokoti project in Masku was successfully completed at the end of last year. In the rehabilitation centre alteration project, the staff quarters in the wing built in 1994 were updated into high-quality, practical, and homelike supported living apartments. Ten new apartments were added, bringing the total number of apartments at […]
Renovation of the Lappeenranta Main Library is now complete
The extensive renovation of the Lappeenranta Main Library has been completed. Its grand opening was held in December. Designed by architect Erkki Pasanen, this iconic building (1974) was given protected status upon its renovation, and its spaces, functionality and accessibility were improved. Energy-efficiency and carbon-neutrality were emphasised in accordance with the targets set by Lappeenranta […]
Ola Laiho 1934-2025
Architect and one of the founding members of our firm, Ola Laiho passed away on 31 October 2025 in Turku. Born in Yläne on 11 February 1934, he reached the age of 91. Laiho made an extensive and unique career of working with historically important properties in Finland. He graduated with a degree in architecture […]
Project news: Porthania renovation
LPR-arkkitehdit, Helsingin Yliopistokiinteistöt and SRV have signed an alliance agreement for the renovation of Porthania. The project will start with a development phase and continue with the implementation phase under a separate decision in the summer of 2026. Located at Yliopistonkatu 3 in Helsinki, University of Helsinki City Centre Campus building Porthania was completed in […]
Learning Centre Aleksandria updated
Alteration work on the University of Helsinki Learning Centre at Fabianinkatu 28 has now been completed. The starting point of the design was to create an adaptable use of space to promote student work, both individually and in groups. In the renovation, the different floors were isolated from each other with sound-insulating glass walls, and […]
We are on holiday in July
The office will quiet down this week as we begin our holiday, and during weeks 27-30, we will be mostly on vacation. For urgent matters, you can reach out via email at lpr@ark-lpr.fi. Wishing everyone a sunny and relaxing holiday!
Project news: Renovation of Turku City Hall block
A new and extremely interesting renovation project is starting. We are serving as principal architect and architectural, furniture and interior designer. Rakennustoimisto Laamo Oy is the project management contractor. The quarter consists of seven protected buildings from different periods and has significant cityscape value in the Turku city centre. In the project, the building foundations […]
The Hirvensalo Parish Center is completed
The Hirvensalo Parish Center is completed The Hirvensalo Parish Center in Turku has been completed, and the building has been handed over for the parish’s use. We acted as the lead, architectural, and interior designers for the project. The original center, designed by architect Pekka Pitkänen, dates back to 1962. In the renovated center, the […]
Order conferred upon Tiitta Itkonen
The President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb conferred upon architect Tiitta Itkonen the Order of the White Rose of Finland (FWR) on Finnish Independence Day, 6 December 2024. Today, we celebrated Tiitta’s great accomplishment with some champagne and cake. Tiitta has earned this honour with her long career working in Finnish architecture and […]
Project news: Renovation of Turku Cathedral
Together with Arkkitehtitoimisto Hanna Lyytinen Oy, we have been selected as the principal architect and architectural, furniture and interior designer for renovation of Turku Cathedral. The project began in February 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2028. In the renovation project, the building utilities of the iconic cathedral will be almost entirely updated, and […]
Ilpo Raunio, 1933-2024
The third founding member of Arkkitehtitoimisto Laiho-Pulkkinen-Raunio (LPR), architect Ilpo Raunio (a.k.a. ‘R’) passed away in Turku on 5 December 2024 at the age of 91. Ilpo was born in 1933 in Paavola, North Ostrobothnia. His father was a clergyman, serving as parson of the Paavola parish. He graduated from upper secondary school Turun Lyseo […]
First phase of the Quarter Project has been launched
The first phase of the Government quarter renovation and modernisation project (Quarter Project) has been launched. We are serving as principal architect for the project. Government work environment partner and specialist Senate Properties is the project developer and YIT the general contractor. The government quarter in the Kruununhaka district of Helsinki, which is significant in […]
LPR Architects Featured in Archinfo Spotlight
We are showcased in Archinfo Spotlight under the theme of renovation construction. On Archinfo’s Instagram account, you can find three posts highlighting our projects, and an article about us is available on Archinfo’s website: https://www.archinfo.fi/artikkelit/valokeilassa-lpr-arkkitehdit
Client interview with University of Helsinki architect Pirjo Ranta
After a long project, one mostly feels a sense of sadness and pride During her long career, University of Helsinki campus architect Pirjo Ranta has been involved on numerous projects, the most recent of which were the renovations done on the Siltavuorenpenger quarter. We worked in close collaboration with her on the project design. Renovation […]
Siltavuorenpenger 1-3 renovation completed
The renovation work on University of Helsinki Siltavuorenpenger 1B has been completed and the building was turned back over to the client last week. 1B was the last of the three buildings we renovated for the Siltavuorenpenger renovation project. Building 3, which is named Athena, was completed at the beginning of the year. Originally housing […]
LPR Architects turned 50 years
Our office recently turned 50 years and we have celebrated this achievement several times during the winter. See photos from the party on our social media channels: FacebookInstagramLinkedin Also see our introductory video on Vimeo.
Ola Laiho’s 90th birthday
Ola Laiho, one of the founders of LPR Architects, turned 90 on February 11, 2024. He was also celebrated at our office with coffee and cake. See photos from the celebration on our social media channels and read the article written by Helsingin Sanomat: FacebookInstagramLinkedin Helsingin Sanomat 11.2.2024
Europe’s most environmentally-friendly galvanising plant to be built in the Turku region – LPR Architects involved in the project
Commissioned by SRV, Europe’s most environmentally-friendly hot-dip galvanising plant will be built in Lieto, Turku for Aurajoki Oy, which is a company specialising in surface treatments for metals. LPR Architects are contributing to the project as the lead designer and in 3D architectural modelling. Construction began in 2023 and the project is expected to be […]
New CEO for LPR Architects
Spring brings big changes in our personnel when our long-term CEO Veera Rautaheimo changes her position to the chairman of the board. LPR Architects partnerships remains unchanged with partner architects Veera Rautaheimo, Pauno Narjus, Jonni Lampinen and Aleksi Myyryläinen. Our new CEO Heli Väliharju, who is Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Construction Economics) has […]
LPR Architects and Helin & Co Architects in the final of the EU Parliament architecture competition
The winner of the big international design competition of the EU Parliament has been selected. LPR Architects were selected in the finals with the proposal made with Helin & Co Architects and Sitowise Oy. We were the only Finnish group selected in the finals among 132 entries. Competition started already in year 2020 but the […]
LPR Architects in social media
LPR Architects social media channels has been launched this autumn and we are found on Instagram (@lpr_arkkitehdit), Facebook and Linkedin. Links to our channels are also found in the footer of this website. Please follow us and stay tuned about LPR projects and happenings! InstagramFacebookLinkedin
LPR Architects take third place in the Lahti Niemi lakefront architectural competition
Competition proposal Lahden Poukama placed third in the Lahti Niemi lakefront area development competition in 2022. Organised by Polttimo Oy, UPM-Kymmene Plc and the City of Lahti, the competition was held to come up with ideas for transforming a former industrial area into a unique and attractive residential area and green zone for the citizens […]
Joint entry of LPR Architects and Helin & Co Architects in the Ferry Terminal Turku architectural competition
LPR Architects will be collaborating with Helin & Co Architects in the Ferry Terminal Turku architectural competition. Organised by the Port of Turku, five design teams were invited to participate. The invited teams were selected from nearly twenty candidates based on references. In addition to the LPR & Helin Co team, the following teams participated […]