First introduced at Habitare 2024, the Neighbors area was designed to evoke a shared courtyard—a living tableau that evolves with its inhabitants. Here, the home is understood not just as a physical space, but as an emotional environment: a sanctuary for its residents, a setting for social interaction, and a private retreat for quiet reflection.
In autumn 2026, Habitare Neighbors will be reinterpreted through the vision of Oulu-based Arkkitehti Takkunen. This themed exhibition seamlessly blends contemporary design and materials with a broader dialogue on living, interior design, and architecture.
Led by Tapani Takkunen, the practice is renowned for its timeless Nordic timber architecture. Their work is distinguished by a deep respect for the natural environment, a clear and refined formal language, and highly functional spatial solutions. This approach is complemented by the firm’s visualist and interior architect, Eeva Takkunen, celebrated for bringing spaces and visual narratives to life with the same gentle, organic sensibility.
“For us, the human experience is at the heart of our work. In both design and client collaboration, we emphasise an empathetic and attentive approach, ensuring that every building is designed with its user in mind. In our architecture, we highlight a sense of place: a new building should sit naturally within its surroundings and complement the existing context with respect. While construction is a technically and administratively demanding process, we keep a human-centred perspective at the core of our design.”
The area invites visitors to consider how a deeper understanding of aesthetics and its history could become a defining turning point in the way we live. Rather than relying solely on contemporary trends, the Takkunens encourage us to recognise a broader spectrum of beauty and to allow the home to take shape over time.
Habitare’s 2026 theme, Plot Twists, is reflected here as an insight into how much can be left undone. When spaces are allowed to mature slowly and room is given for chance, homes emerge with genuine layering, depth, and character — without the constant need for surface-driven renovations.
The Neighbours theme exhibition
The Habitare Neighbors area is a human-scale spatial study centred on the visitor. Its approachable proportions, expressive materials, and carefully framed sightlines invite exploration. Buildings and structures are composed to create a rich variety of spaces: an open courtyard for encounters and shared moments, alongside intimate, sheltered places for rest and retreat.
The materials carry a sense of texture and tactility that encourages touch. Light has been considered with particular care: the inner courtyard is bathed in daylight, while the subdued atmosphere of the sauna and bathing areas introduces a quiet sense of mystery and calm.
Neighbors invites visitors to experience the area as a whole — together with others, through presence, movement, and shared space.
Would you like to become part of the Neighbors concept?
Habitare Neighbors offers companies the opportunity to participate in a sensory, experience-led spatial study. We are seeking partners who share a commitment to authentic materials, long-lasting value, and design that prioritises human perception and experience.
Join us in shaping the plot twists of future living, guided by Arkkitehti Takkunen.
Lapuan Kankurit weaves jacquard textiles from pure natural materials – linen and wool – in their own weaving mill in Lapua. The roots of the family-owned company date back to 1917.
The weaving mill produces Finnish design inspired by Finland’s pure and rugged nature. To balance out the chilling climate of the north, the textiles are woven with heaps of warmth and softness.
Nikari is a Finnish design studio and furniture manufacturer that merges traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Founded in 1967, the company operates in Fiskars and produces high-quality, timeless pieces from certified wood. Nikari focuses on sustainability and Nordic aesthetics, creating furniture that stands the test of time.
In Arkken’s bespoke kitchens, timeless design meets inventive solutions and authentic, high-quality materials. Crafted at our own factory in Salo, Finland, with over 20 years of expertise, each piece is individually designed and finished with uncompromising craftsmanship.
At Habitare, we invite you to experience the story of a premium kitchen with all your senses. Step into the world of Arkken, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to endure the passage of time, daily life, and countless glances. Find us at our own section and the Neighbours area.
Lennol – a factory, skilled people, and the expertise to deliver. Finnish textile craftmanship since 1967.
Lennol originates from the plains of Southern Ostrobothnia, in Jalasjärvi, Finland. At our own factory, we manufacture interior textiles for public spaces as well as private label products for Finnish brands and industry. We also serve designers, architects, and businesses through our showroom located in Katajanokka, Helsinki. In Finland, we represent Kobe interior fabrics, which are also featured in the Naapurit exhibition.
Puustamo creates door and wall solutions that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics. We manufacture high-quality wooden doors and wall surfaces for public spaces – such as hotels and schools – as well as for private residences.
Custom-made in Finland, our doors are at the forefront of interior design trends, built to endure from one generation to the next. Our primary raw materials are oak, pine, and CLT. Thoughtfully engineered technical details complement our responsibly produced collection.
Lunawood brings people closer to nature. Made in Finland without chemicals, Lunawood ThermoWood® products are crafted from Nordic pine and spruce. With over 25 years of expertise, these solutions are ideal for façades, sauna interiors and decking where durability, timeless design and a natural atmosphere matter. At Habitare’s Neighbours area, Lunawood is featured as part of lasting architecture and design.@
Fasetti is a Finnish design house that sells, manufactures and restores classic Nordic design.
Our love for Nordic design heritage led us to establish Fasetti in 1999. From the beginning, our family business has wanted to help our customers choose beautiful and high-quality products for their homes and make sustainable interior design choices that will bring joy decade after decade.
Quality and durability, as well as decades of expertise and a deep understanding of Finnish design, are the common denominators for all our operations.
Studio Ville Auvinen is a Helsinki-based design studio developing furniture and objects that support everyday life through clear forms and quiet presence. The studio works across product design, small-series production, and custom furniture.
ma Kollektive is a collective formed by two sisters. Maria Haataja is a visual artist and an architect student whose work explores the aesthetics of associative wandering. Riikka Kälkäjä is a ceramic artist and interior stylist whose handmade ceramic pieces are inspired by the forms and proportions found in nature.
Although the duo works in different mediums, their practices are united by a quiet aesthetic shaped by the harshness of the North. Their works reflect a shared relationship with both the intuitive process of making art and a deeper sense of being.
Gitte Interiors is a boutique interior design company based in Helsinki, Finland. We offer curated furniture and art objects, bespoke project planning and sourcing services tailored to our clients’ needs.Inspired by form, material, and craft, items are selected for their unique narrative and character – from renowned designers to anonymous pieces that we just love the aesthetic of.
Mano Helsinki imports contract furniture from continental Europe and connects Finnish clients with carefully selected partners. We offer tailored and cost-effective interior solutions for spaces ranging from hotels to schools. Our goal is to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, and durable environments. We are committed to sustainability in our operations and in collaboration with reliable and responsible partners.
ABL-Laatat is a treasure trove full of tiles and natural stone for homes and public spaces. Visit our inspiring showroom on Eerikinkatu 36 in Helsinki or our professional services at Finlayson in Tampere. ABL’s own Cut Studio creates bespoke stone and tile surfaces made to measure.
Studio Takkunen is a finnish design studio where interior design, product design and craftmanship come together. Inspired by nature and guided by scandinavian simplicity, the studio creates timeless spaces and handcrafted objects that balance functionality, refined aesthetics and lasting quality. Every details is carefully considered to create designs that endure beyond trends.
Annala is Finland’s only manufacturer of upholstery fabrics, combining timeless Nordic design, premium natural materials, and tailored service. We create exclusive, additive-free fabrics, produced with respect for traditional craftsmanship and a strong commitment to sustainability. In addition to our own stock collection, we develop bespoke fabrics for interior projects and produce custom textiles for brands’ own collections, offering solutions tailored precisely to each client’s needs.
Studio Saven is a space for slowing down, creating by hand, and making room for creativity.
In our Helsinki-based ceramics studio, clay is given time to take shape – while the mind grows quieter. Through courses, open studio sessions, and private events, we bring together the tactile nature of clay, intentional making, and a beautiful environment.
We believe in objects made slowly, the memory of the hands, and creativity without the need for a reason. At Saven, there is nothing to achieve. Simply pause, touch, and create.
Rudus manufactures stone-based building materials for long-lasting and enjoyable living environments, outdoor spaces, and infrastructure. A yard is the first room of the home, a place for gathering, moving, and relaxing. At Habitare Naapurit, Rudus is represented by the new Piha Betonitiili, together with natural stone pebbel used for ground cover and surface finishes, from its range of paving and landscaping products. These durable materials bring a natural atmosphere and timeless character to outdoor spaces.
Riikka Peltola is a textile artist and fashion designer who works with traditional craft techniques and textile machinery. Peltola explores space and form in her objects through the language of beauty, creating overlapping layers, connections, and links within her pieces. Layers of time and memory are woven into the materials of her work. The ability to adapt and change in response to prevailing conditions is reflected in the yarn made from fibers. She seeks to understand the life hidden behind the materials, as part of a mycelium-like ecology.
HiFi Klubben offers audio and video solutions that bring exceptional sound and picture quality into your home. Our carefully selected products combine outstanding performance, timeless design and ease of use. Great sound is an essential part of a comfortable and enjoyable home.
At Habitare, we will showcase exciting new products alongside a curated selection of hi-fi systems and speakers. Visit our stand to experience the difference that high-quality sound makes and let our experts help you find the perfect solution for your home and lifestyle.
Loftis is an atelier-style upholstery studio that brings your space and furniture to life. We cater to your needs and wishes by combining professional service with a relaxed atmosphere and a unique vision. We carry out a wide range of curtain projects from start to finish. We rely on high-quality materials, expert sewing skills and the power of collaboration. The result is spaces and products that are not only a feast for the eyes but also built to last.
Would you like to become part of the Neighbors concept?
Habitare Neighbors offers companies the opportunity to participate in a sensory, experience-led spatial study. We are seeking partners who share a commitment to authentic materials, long-lasting value, and design that prioritises human perception and experience.
Join us in shaping the plot twists of future living, guided by Arkkitehti Takkunen.
