Architecture and design practice based in Helsinki, working across Europe and Asia.
Our work is grounded in human-scale design and a close relationship between nature and the built environment. We believe that quality architecture supports well-being by creating unique and hospitable spaces. By combining clear functionality with warm, natural materials and a strong sense of context, we design environments that are both durable and emotionally engaging.
Shelly House is an ongoing hospitality concept by Zaru Studio for a small-scale villa prototype in Thailand. Currently in development, the proposal investigates climate-responsive design and experimental shell-building methods for a contemporary micro-villa in a tropical context. Scope: Concept design, architectural development & structural research. Location: Pattaya, Thailand. Year: Ongoing
Zaru Studio designed and executed a hand-sculpted floral wall relief for the WC space of Magu Restaurant in Helsinki. The aim was to transform a small room into a quiet, atmospheric moment within the restaurant experience. Scope: Concept, wall relief design & execution. Location: Helsinki, Finland. Year: 2026
A Residential interior by Zaru Studio shaped around a bold, personal and expressive atmosphere. The project brings together art-driven styling and curated vintage design objects sourced through auction houses to form an elegant yet intimate living environment. Scope: Interior concept & renovation. Location: Helsinki, Finland. Year: 2025
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ZARU Studio is a Helsinki-based architecture studio working in Europe and Asia. The studio was founded in 2026 and is currently run by a team of three designers with backgrounds in architecture, interior design and civil engineering.
Our work is grounded in adaptive reuse, human-scale design and a close relationship between nature and the built environment. We believe that quality architecture supports well-being by creating unique and hospitable spaces. By combining clear functionality with warm, natural materials and a strong sense of context, we design environments that are both durable and emotionally engaging.
We focus on private residential buildings, restaurants and hospitality architecture. Our projects are developed in close collaboration with clients and builders, with an emphasis on long-term quality, sustainability, clarity of concept and careful execution.