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Published in 3/2019 - Living

Interview

Studio Visit: Kirsi Korhonen and Mika Penttinen – Advocates for Good Housing

Mika Savela

Kirsi Korhonen & Mika Penttinen. Photo ARK

These days, a well-designed home is not something to be taken for granted. A housing designer has to navigate a riptide of quality issues, costs and a changing developer culture. Kirsi Korhonen and Mika Penttinen are known particularly for their housing projects.

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