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In trying to attain ever greater levels of design geek-dom, we think we’ve done it this time.  That’s right, door handles from Finland.  While traveling around Finland we noticed that every significant building has gorgeous, hand-crafted, modern door handles.  It seems to be the final act on a project, that a good Finnish architect leaves [...]

BUILD llc recently returned from Scandinavia where we tracked the latest modern architecture, design, art, food and culture. Helsinki is a convenient overnight boat ride away from Stockholm – the cost of taking the overnight ferry is actually less than most hotel rooms in either city. Helsinki is small enough to get your [...]

North of Stockholm, about an hour by train, is the small university town of Uppsala. It makes for a nice daytrip from the Swedish capital and there are several good reasons to visit. The town is made up of quiet but beautifully traditional architecture… and a couple of extraordinary exceptions. [photo by BUILD llc] The Uppsala [...]

We’re back from Scandinavia and we’ve got the scoop on the latest modern architecture, design, art, food and culture. First up, Stockholm… everything from a toothbrush to a museum is conscientiously created with a forward thinking, yet humanistic, design philosophy. Beautiful people, inspiring design, and a pleasant atmosphere. If it weren’t for the outrageous [...]

August marks a year of the BUILD blog and it’s time for us to take a little breather. Thanks to this amazing community for the last year – we’ve had a lot of fun with the blog. We’re off to Scandinavia to soak up some design, so while we’re out here’s a few [...]