News & Updates – Partanen & Lamusuo Today

06.11.2025

The zoning plan for the Golden Resort Spa Hotel has been approved

The Kuopio City Council has approved the zoning plan for the Golden Resort Spa Hotel and holiday housing area in Tahko. The project represents an investment of several tens of millions of euros and will further strengthen Tahko’s appeal as a travel destination. The area and building design are led by Partanen & Lamusuo Ltd. Read more.

L.I.N.G. = Life Is Not Gray

The façade of the Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi got a new look with the striking public artwork L.I.N.G. – Life Is Not Gray, designed by Partanen & Lamusuo Ltd. Glowing in shades of gold and bronze, the piece brings rhythm, color, and light to the heart of Kuopio. The artwork’s form draws inspiration from music and movement, with its three-dimensional, laser-cut metal shapes coming to life as the light changes. L.I.N.G. extends the hotel’s artistic world outdoors, becoming a dynamic landmark in the cityscape. Read more about the project.

The Ukonkallio Summer Villa Roots into Nature

Designed by Partanen & Lamusuo Ltd., the Ukonkallio Summer Villa stands on a rocky Savo peninsula, seamlessly rooting into the surrounding nature. Ukonkallio continues the design legacy of Aino and Alvar Aalto in a modern way, composing architecture as a balanced whole with its natural environment. The site’s rock formations, pine trunks, and stone surfaces extend into the architecture itself, forming a cohesive and calming ensemble. Read more about the project.

See You on the Benches of Matkus!

Partanen & Lamusuo Ltd. has designed new kinds of meeting and resting areas for the Matkus Shopping Center. The Benches and Islands draw their inspiration from Finnish sauna culture and lake nature. Built from heat-treated wood, the Benches invite visitors to sit down, work, or connect, while the Islands offer peaceful oases amidst the bustle of the shopping center. The design emphasizes local materials and sustainability. Read more about the project.

Palad Podcast | Episode 9

What a joy to create a podcast with our daughter. We are connected not only by family ties but also by shared values in our businesses — social responsibility, ecology, and empathy. We all us rescue materials in our work, both in fashion and furniture design.

In this episode, we reflect on how the atmosphere at home shapes one’s values — and who influences whom. SaagaMaria has already achieved one of her dreams by designing an evening gown for the Finnish Independence Day Reception at a young age, while we, Jaana and Heikki, were still sitting in classrooms at that age.
Listen to the Podcast.

Gold & Silver Cultural Tours for Groups

Is a workplace wellbeing day coming up, or are you looking for a more cultural activity for a bachelorette group, for example? Partanen & Lamusuo’s Gold & Silver Cultural Tours offer an excellent opportunity to explore Kuopio as a group and visit some of our most well-known architectural and art destinations. Tours are available both on foot and by bike.
You can find pricing and route details here.

Visualization of the new hotel building at Tahko Golden Resort. Photo: @Pa-La.

Architectural rendering of the Ukonkallio Summer Villa harmoniously integrated into its natural surroundings. Photo: @Pa-La.

The Benches of Matkus invite you to sit down, work, or connect. Photo: @Pa-La.

Listen to the new Palad Podcast on Spotify or YouTube. Photo: @Pa-La.

The Gold and Silver cultural tours take you and your friends on a journey through Finnish modern architecture, public art, and furniture design in the heart of Kuopio.