Habitare – 50 years of Finnish design and living
Encounters, insights and moments of inspiration at Habitare!
Habitare, Finland’s leading furniture, design and interior decoration event, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. The highlights of the jubilee year will include reliving visitors’ memorable Habitare experiences and introducing new competitions and influencers in the industry.
Habitare 50 years – but where did it all begin?
The story of the 50-year-old Habitare is made of Finnish design, designers, and homes and interiors – and closely intertwined with Avotakka magazine. There is also a piece of Italy embedded in Habitare, as ‘abitare’ is an Italian verb meaning ‘to live in’. Discover the story of Habitare!
The Story of HabitareThe 2020 International Friend of Habitare, the British architect Joseph Grima, answered our video call from Rome. We chatted about his career and how the current exceptional times affect in working life. Read what Grima is up to
What is going on with the previous participants of Protoshop and Talentshop?
Over the years, numerous young designers have had their ideas showcased at Habitare’s Protoshop and Talentshop exhibitions. What is going on with the participants these days? Have the exhibitions provided the designers with a boost to their careers? Find out what the designers are up to!
Read moreDive into Habitare through stories
Over half a century, we have witnessed numerous encounters, insights and inspirational experiences. Discover visitors’ wonderful stories about Habitare and tell us your most cherished Habitare memory.
Habitare storiesInternational Friends of Habitare
Every year, an International Friend of Habitare is selected from among industry influencers. In alternating years, the International Friend of Habitare is either a representative of business or a leader in the field of design and interior decoration. Over the years, International Friends of Habitare have included, for example, the chairman and representative director of MUJI, Masaaki Kanai, and the president of Alessi, Alberto Alessi. In 2020, the crown of the International Friend will be worn by the British architect, curator, researcher, and journalist, Joseph Grima.
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