Kilpitie As 2
2025Material & Lighting Design, 2024
Notes from the design process — The aim of a minimal and warm atmosphere
The material and lighting concept for the detached house is grounded in minimalist thinking and everyday functionality, aiming for a home that feels timeless.
In the early design phase, the key objective was to create a new-build interior that does not feel visually unfinished, but instead warm, inviting, and lived-in from day one — while maintaining a calm and clear aesthetic.
The desired atmosphere is shaped through lighting: soft, warm, and layered. Lighting is not treated as a purely functional necessity, but as a unifying spatial element that establishes rhythm, character, and a sense of cohesion throughout the home. Seasonal variation was central to the design approach, acknowledging the realities of long winter darkness, bright summer nights, and the shifting needs for additional light across the annual cycle.
Materials were selected based on practicality, longevity, and the beauty of natural ageing. They are intended to endure the dynamics of family life with children, yet also evolve alongside it — wearing with dignity, softening visually over time, and gradually forming a subtle, layered narrative unique to the home.
Architecture by Arkkitehti Takkunen
Location: Tampere region, Finland