A modern and approachable commercial space designing and event planning office for projects of all sizes.

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“Working with Soihtu was smooth, easy and simple even with a tight schedule – all the stress and pressure could be transferred to their shoulders and I could just show up”

Tette Niinimäki, Marketing Manager, Ouman

“Sari and I have been working together for several years and I have been very satisfied with our cooperation. I would describe our cooperation as simple, flexible and quick. In addition to promptness, I´ve always been able to rely on their quality. When brainstorming new ideas, I always got what I expected, even things that exceeded expectations.”

Ida Nevala, markkinointiviestintäpäällikkö, Fonum Oy

“We wanted to expand the range of our designer bags and create a new distinctive and inspiring store concept for it. All this with a really fast schedule and a reasonable budget. The end result exceeded our expectations in all respects and the cooperation with Sari from planning to implementation went really well.”

Merja Venäläinen, Senior Manager Store Concept & Projects, Stockmann

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What’s our superpower?

We are always closely involved in the life cycle of our projects, from initial ideation to final implementation and follow-up, committing to both the client and project.

If required, we can manage the entire project management and production coordination as well as all construction related. All services provided by request on a turnkey basis.

Spatial and visual design

  • Design services for premises of all sizes
  • Improving the functionality of any space
  • Optimizing comfort
  • Solving acoustic challenges
  • Utilizing the potential of any space
  • Using design to find new opportunities
  • 3D modeling, image manipulations and CAD templates
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Refreshing design services

  • Improving the over all appearance of the premises
  • Planning small reforms without a major renovation
  • Also suitable as a temporary solution
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Conceptualization, localization, and planting services

  • Designing a recognizable look based on company brand guidelines
  • Localization of the planned concept to suit the target country (e.g. international brands)
  • Implementing the existing concept in new spaces while respecting the brand’s look
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Project management and implementation coordination

  • We take responsibility of you project on your behalf and we make sure that the end result meet your expectations and the project is realized according to the plan
  • Tendering for all the services you need to implement the project, such as subcontractors and suppliers
  • Scheduling and monitoring the progression and controlling the budget of the project
  • Flexible communication
  • Reporting as agreed
  • Our extensive partner network will be suitable for any necessary implementation within your project
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Event production

  • Both company and personnel events of all sizes and scopes
  • Fair and exhibition participation both in Finland and worldwide
  • From idea to implementation, tailored to your needs
  • 3D design
  • Transparent and cost-effective operating model
  • Project management services at your disposal with years of experience in the field
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Custom furniture

  • Furniture design; both for complete projects and as individual solutions
  • The furniture design is carried out in accordance with the desired functionality to visually suit the space and brand
  • With the help of customized furniture we can solve for e.g. challenges related to space use or functionality, while reducing possible wasted square footage.
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Signage

  • Guidance plan for the entire property to fit into the architecture
  • Signage for individual rooms or functions as a guiding element
  • Improving findability with proper signposts and thus increasing customer satisfaction as well as your company’s image
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“Finding and using the potential of spaces and invent new opportunities through design is our core competence.”

Sari Granholm, SOIHTU designer

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Comfort is very important. A customer can spend about 20-40% more money, if staying for a longer time. #slowshopping