Carola Rytsölä Oy was founded in 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.
The Studio has 35 years of experience in the sectors of interior architecture and design, product design, lighting consultation, graphic design and concept creation.
Our Origins & Identity.
From 1985 to 1989 Carola Rytsölä studied at IED in Rome, Italy, and immediately founded her own Studio after graduating. The operating culture at the Studio has a strong Finnish-Italian influence, hence Finnish practicality and an Italian sense of aesthetics are at the core of the practice.
In interior architecture the Studio specialize in hospitality-, restaurant & bar-, residential-, retail- and workspace design, while also working on wellness-, public space- and marine design. Hence, the Studio has extensive experience in carrying out diverse projects of different sizes, combining a range of expertise with a tailored approach that sets it apart.
Our Values & Methods.
The Studio’s work is strongly inspired by functionality, durability and aesthetics, while being characterized as original, open-minded, cost efficient and elegant. The design process takes into consideration the history and the context of the work site in a holistic way, and pays particular attention to proportions, illumination and distinctive details.
In the implementation of the projects, Carola Rytsölä’s Studio and its trusted partner network collaborates closely with the client in order to achieve their common objective. Having designed a wide range of projects, from the micro scale of private residences to the macro scale of commercial spaces and government offices, Carola Rytsölä and her team are used to confront complex procedures. Many of these projects are highly recognized publicly.