Landscape Architecture and Graphic Design

landscape architect

visual designer

My work is grounded in landscape architecture and naturally extends into visual design and education. I value projects where spatial thinking, aesthetics, narrative and participation meet. Where thoughtful, context-aware processes lead to outcomes that grow from their place, users and careful reading.

Landscape architecture

Landscape architecture allows me to work simultaneously with geography, ecology, art, culture and lived experience. My passion for the field stems from its ability to bridge different scales, cultures, and geographic contexts, always in relation to the unique character of each site and its users. I approach each site and design question through careful observation and analysis, followed by exploratory design and synthesis.

My focus is on creating spatial solutions that respect local traditions and environmental conditions, while engaging with contemporary needs and ways of use. In urban, semi-urban or rural settings. Atmosphere, microclimate and the sensory qualities of space are central to my work, as they have a direct impact on individual and collective wellbeing.

Visual design

Visual work is a way for me to translate ideas, spaces and processes into communicable form. Whether static or moving, visual material can carry atmosphere, structure and narrative simultaneously. My background in spatial design informs my approach to graphics, illustration and animation. I am interested in visual narrative and speech that supports content, context and identity, rather than plein decoration. I work with both manual and digital techniques, often combining them.

Education

Education is an important addition to my practice. I have over ten years of experience in architecture education for children and young people, as well as in teacher training, curriculum development and participatory projects. I am particularly interested in education as tool for empowerment, critical thinking and connection to one’s surroundings. I also enjoy planning, organising and facilitating other creative workshops for various audiences and contexts.

Selection of projects

Parc Bartolomé de Las Casas

Cultural Center Aurora

Visual identity and etiquette design for new millésimes

Asematie and Tikkuraitti

Curious Class project

Shoreline development in Kallio district

75 bis : Animated music video

Characteristics of the Northern seafront promenades

Music album designs

From a sketchbook

Collaboration

I can join a project at different stages from the very beginning or early analysis and concept development to design, communication or facilitation. I work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, and I am comfortable moving between analytical, creative and pedagogical roles depending on the needs of the project.

Background

Originally from Finland, I am currently based in the South of France and work internationally.

I hold a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and have professional experience in landscape design offices, public planning institutions and educational organisations

Contact

Interested in working together or discussing a potential project? Feel free to get in touch.

paijaminnamari@gmail.com
+358 503066030
+33 651769287