Studio Puisto have had the opportunity to design numerous sauna facilities both in Finland and globally over the years. The latest example being Saunaravintola Luoto, which opened in central Finland last summer and was just nominated for the Hospitality Design Awards. This lake center, combining sauna, restaurant, and event activities, has aroused interest both in Finland and internationally.
Join us for a panel discussion from Sauna-the Power of Deep Heat author Emma O'Kelly, Finnish sauna and wellness entrepreneur and developer Ville Iivonen, Studio Puisto partners Mikko Jakonen and Heikki Riitahuhta, and our director of global hospitality development Sam-Erik Ruttmann. The panel will focus on how public saunas are revolutionizing the wellness industry. We will discuss exporting Finnish sauna design to international destinations, and cover what elements contribute to the creation of a year-round and attractive sauna facilities.
Schedule (UK time)
09:00 – 09:10 Opening words and introduction of Studio Puisto
09:10 – 09:30 Keynote: How does the public sauna revolutionise the wellness industry? Sauna restaurant Luoto case study by Studio Puisto
Mikko Jakonen
09:30 – 09:45 Q&A
09:45 – 10:15 Panel discussion: Future of public sauna culture
Panelists: Ville Iivonen, Emma O’Kelly & Heikki Riitahuhta
Host: Sam-Erik Ruttmann
10:15 – 10:30 Q&A