The Design ChaserA New Helsinki Restaurant by Laura Seppänen Design AgencyPosted : 28 Aug 2018 02 : 32 PM PDTKitchen & Bar by Maannos is the newest addition to the hip Punavuori district in the southwestern part of downtown Helsinki . Located in a historical building , parts of which date back to 1898 , and home to different media and creative offices , the new space was designed by Laura Seppänen Design Agency . Honouring both the historical bones of the building and the owners Elmo Luoma - aho and Jouni Rahikainen ' s food philosophy , Laura has applied her clean and contemporary Scandinavian design aesthetic . As these images show , the results are stunning ! In order to retain the industrial feeling of the building , the original concrete floor was repaired , and an old brick wall revealed . Remaining walls covered with chalk clay plaster made of travertine stone provide a textured finish , while the and sand , mud and clay tones are a nod to the word Maanos , which in Finnish means the top layer of soil . Inspired by the Maanos food philosophy , the jute carpet and ochre coloured sofa were chosen for their reflection of cornfields , while the green velvet mirrors the forest and blue lakes and sea . The concrete - jute tables , metal tube lamps by Atelier Areti and storage units made of metal pair perfectly with the raw surfaces , in keeping with the industrial feel . Wooden panelling and restaurant tables made from Jouni ’ s own forest ( located in the middle of Finland ) add warmth and a natural element . To ensure a high level of comfort to last through even the longest eight - course menu , Laura chose the the iconic Gubi Beetle chair by GamFratesi . Executive chef Elmo Luoma - aho describes the menu as “ Farm to the table ” style food with Nordic and Scandinavian influence . Working closely with local producers , and cherishing the seasonality of Finnish ingredients , vegetables play a leading role with meat often served as a side dish , in an assortment of shared plates for the table . Interior design by Laura Seppänen Design Agency / Photography by Pauliina SalonenImages courtesy of Laura Seppänen Design AgencyYou are subscribed to email updates from T . D . C . To stop receiving these emails , you may unsubscribe now . Email delivery powered by GoogleGoogle , 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway , Mountain View , CA 94043 , United States casa momo