Mer Architects

Mer Architects is a socially conscious architecture practice located in Helsinki, Finland. We proudly design ecological and aesthetically resilient buildings and environments.

Our projects include houses, spaces and areas that are not merely structures, but living environments where quality, individuality and a client-oriented approach come together. Our goal is to create architecture where beauty, functionality, economic efficiency and ecological understanding go hand in hand.

Our aspiration is to be innovators in projects that have the ambition to create memorable spaces within planetary boundaries. Mer Architects has a distinct design style that is calm with expressive and thoughtful details regardless of scale.

We are experienced in new builds as well as demanding renovations and we utilize our knowledge of natural materials and technical solutions in our projects. We have specific experience in educational buildings, daycares, assisted living and new construction adaptations into culturally significant surroundings.

Latest

Kuusijärvi Smoke Saunas

Two public smoke saunas, a dressing room and shower building and an information kiosk in a unique forest environment and popular sauna spot in Kuusijärvi, Vantaa.

Pasila Comprehensive School and Day-Care Centre

Comprehensive School and Day-Care Centre in Pasila, Helsinki.

Villa J

Detached house and lakeside sauna in a cultural heritage area is built using traditional building methods and materials.

Little Red House

Detached house in a culturally and historically significant area is built using traditional building methods and materials.

Sylvia School

The renovation and conversion of a distinctive 1980s community building into a special education school was guided by the wishes of students and staff.

Långholmen

Summer house on a remote island in the Finnish archipelago.

Kuusijärvi Smoke Saunas

Two public smoke saunas, a dressing room and shower building and an information kiosk in a unique forest environment and popular sauna spot in Kuusijärvi, Vantaa.
  • Public buildings
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  • 2024

Pasila Comprehensive School and Day-Care Centre

Comprehensive School and Day-Care Centre in Pasila, Helsinki.
  • Public buildings
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  • 2025

Tala MER - The Impact of Architecture on Well-being

Welcome to the Tala MER discussion evening! In May, we will come together to explore how architectural design can support people’s health and overall well-being.
  • Talk Mer
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  • 2026

Little Red House

Detached house in a culturally and historically significant area is built using traditional building methods and materials.
  • Residential construction
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  • 2025

Thank you 2025

We have had a great year at Mer, and as the year comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to look back.
  • news
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  • 2025

Långholmen

Summer house on a remote island in the Finnish archipelago.
  • Residential construction
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  • 2022

Solhem

Set in a rural landscape, this timber family holiday home reflects the sunny spirit of its surroundings — a bright landmark amid the open fields.
  • Residential construction
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  • 2025

Tala MER - discussion event on carbon footprint calculations

We held a discussion evening at our office on a topical issue, which was attended by about twenty interested people from different fields.
  • Talk Mer
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  • 2026

Villa J

Detached house and lakeside sauna in a cultural heritage area is built using traditional building methods and materials.
  • Residential construction
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  • 2025

Kehäkukka Architecture Award for the Kuusijärvi Smoke Saunas!

The Kuusijärvi public saunas were awarded today at the Apoli seminar with Vantaa's Kehäkukka Architecture Award!
  • news
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  • 2025

Pupils started their studies today at the Central Pasila Primary School and Kindergarten!

  • news
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  • 2025

Sylvia School

The renovation and conversion of a distinctive 1980s community building into a special education school was guided by the wishes of students and staff.
  • Public buildings
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  • 2025