Design Gems of Helsinki - IPI Kulmakuppila

In the blog series Design Gems of Helsinki,  we are introducing interesting design spaces in Helsinki, Finland.

White, wood and splash of color: Ipi Kulmakuppila is the design gem of Kallio cafeteria scene.

Written by Margot Scherlin

In the corner of the Porthaninkatu’s street you can’t miss it, throught its huge bay windows Ipi cafe spread its warm atmosphere. The interior imagined by Petra Majantie, illustrate wonderfully the idea of Finnish Design. We immediately enjoy the light and airy place given by its global structure made with concrete or brick wall painted in a bright white. To add a dynamic and joyful aspect, several light are suspended randomly and create circular shapes in the air with their cables.

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After grabbing some healthy delicious food or a good cup of coffee you can sit on one of those very elegant wood chairs or stools, or enjoy the softness of colorful seats. And if you climb to the ﬁrst ﬂoor, a little mezzanine welcome you with its beautiful leather chairs for a more intimate and relaxed ambiance.


Finally, the combination of very polished or even untreated materials with a few touches of texture and colors generate a strong and pleasant harmony. And if you didn’t know it yet, this cafe owe also its charm to its history, indeed you can notice this beautiful piece of art on the stairs. Through this colorful assembly of triangular shapes we can recognize the name of « IPI », a famous lawyer and sportsman that Finnish people loved so much. Every details make the place calm and confortable: serenity waves transmitted in a beautiful homage. 

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