Fargo Projects - Puistokatu 4

Fargo Vintage & Design is a Finnish family business, now in its second generation, dedicated to offering timeless interior solutions that combine quality, style, sustainability, and responsibility.

Fargo was born out of a love for authentic and unique objects — and a genuine desire to create spaces that tell stories. We believe that every space deserves its own personality, and every investment in interiors can be both long-lasting and responsible.

In the Fargo Projects blog series, we take a closer look at Fargo’s collaborations. This time, we’re highlighting a wonderful collaboration: the Puistokatu 4 project, for which Fargo supplied furniture in 2022.

Vintage sofa and lamp / Fargo Vintage & Design

RESTORING AND FURNISHING A HERITAGE PROPERTY

“For years, the building stood nearly abandoned, with no one willing to take it on — until, in January 2020, the Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation purchased the property. Renovation work began in autumn 2020 and was completed in summer 2022.”
(Puistokatu 4 website)

A three-storey heritage property was renovated for the Puistokatu 4 project, and the space was primarily furnished with second-hand and vintage pieces that reflected the values of the project and the character of the historic building.

The interior design was carried out by Mint & More Creative, and based on the reference images we received from them, we suggested suitable furniture for the space.

Aalto 45 chairs / Fargo Vintage & Design

PUISTOKATU 4 – A Unique Space for Encounters, Research and Events

Located in a 19th-century wooden villa in Helsinki’s Kaivopuisto district, Puistokatu 4 is now home to the House of Science and Hope – a space dedicated to promoting a sustainable future and reducing overconsumption.

Puistokatu 4 functions as a community for more than 80 members from various fields of science. The building also hosts public events and private gatherings for people working towards ecological sustainability. It features an open-access library and restaurant called Elm.

PHOTOS: Esa Kapila
INTERIOR DESIGN: Mint & More Creative

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