Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects AB is a Stockholm-based international architectural practice. The studio works with various fields and scales of architecture, from private residences to public building projects and from concept design to detailed production drawings.
The office designs buildings and spaces with focus on social responsibility and long-term positive effects on the society. That includes spaces for culture, knowledge, and a sense of wellbeing. We believe these are the essential elements for a sustainable society.
The architecture by Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects is shaped by the flexibility of a small company, where an open mind combined with a responsive approach helps us meet each client's specific needs. The process and design language are adapted to the client's requirements, financial framework, site conditions, and our ambition to create long-term sustainable value. From us, you can expect meticulously crafted architecture, grounded in a deep sense of empathy, sensitive detailing, and a seamless connection between past and present.
The office prefers to opreate within multidisciplinary networks and brings together professionals with different backgrounds and experiences for a holistic design approach. To maintain the broad expertise typically associated with larger firms, the office gathers resources and skills through a network closely linked to the practice. The collaboration generates a creative process with unexpected results.
Lönnqvist & Vanamo has extensive experience in public and municipal projects of varying sizes and phases. Assignments involving community buildings often require working with limited budgets and diverse project scopes. Our experience has taught us that mutual trust is the key to successful collaborations. Reliable relationships and open communication with a humble approach to jointly finding technical solutions that meet the project's unique requirements, cannot be underestimated. We work with curiosity, attentiveness, and a consultative approach regardless of the client, purpose, or contract type. Our team has significant experience in sustainable architecture, timber construction, and integrated energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solutions to reduce operational costs and environmental impact
The aim is to work closely together with each client to produce a holistic solution and to create sustainable and functional architecture with the available resources, whether extensive or minimal. As an advisor and a partner throughout the entire journey, the office supports the client from creating a strategy and a creative concept to delivering detailed and tailored construction drawings and evaluating the built result.
Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects follow the Quality- and Environmental Management System according to the international standards ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
Max Lönnqvist Architect SAR MSA, BAS-P
Max Lönnqvist studied architecture at Lund Technical University, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark, Aalto University in Helsinki and Tokyo University. He has built an extensive international network during his years in prominent architectural offices in Beijing, Helsinki, Tokyo and Stockholm. Max is an architect with a broad skill set and has worked in all phases of projects, from the initial sketch to completed construction documents. With 20 years of experience as an architect, including more than 10 years specializing in schools, preschools, and other public buildings, Max is an expert in learning environments. Max is a creative leader who brings a comprehensive perspective to complex projects. As a specialist in various types of public buildings, he has extensive experience in cost, time, resource, and quality management, along with training and knowledge of LOU, AMA, AB, ABT, ABK, and BAS-P.
Pilvi Vanamo Architect SAR MSA, TIL 2
Pilvi Vanamo studied architecture at Aalto University in Helsinki, ETSAB Barcelona and KTH in Stockholm. She has worked at several well-known offices in Helsinki, Barcelona and Stockholm. Pilvi has 20 years of experience in project planning across all phases for schools, preschools, healthcare and elderly care facilities, as well as residential buildings. She also has experience in sustainable timber construction and international collaborative projects within socially engaged architecture. Pilvi has served as project lead in several projects across various architectural fields, including schools, healthcare facilities, and LSS housing. She has extensive experience in coordinating all technical disciplines, including structural engineering, acoustics, accessibility, fire safety, electrical systems, and HVAC. Additionally, she works as a certified accessibility expert TIL 2.