Yatofu reflects on the values of “local production” in its cavernous concept for El Fant. The interior design celebrates the use of local solid pine from Northern Finland, used as a raw material for the custom furniture created for the space.

Yatofu embodies the concept by engaging young local craftsmen, showcasing the cherished value of "from locals, with love." El Fant, celebrating the city's youthful creativity, offers a relaxed, modern space for people to come together.

The use of pine as a long-lasting building material has been a long-revered practice in Finnish craftsmanship. It elicits ideals that surround the topics of nature, purity, sincerity, and practicality.

Working closely with Puutamo, led by young female carpenter Eveliina Ylönen, Yatofu chose 4-centimeter-thick pine boards for crafting custom furniture pieces. They also collaborated with Paja&Bureau, a custom production studio specializing in metalwork, to design custom built-in fixtures using galvanized steel.

Yatofu innovatively collaborates with young Finnish artisans to explore fresh possibilities in local sourcing and production. Seamlessly integrating contemporary design with traditional materials and methods creates a new connection between the past and present, resulting in a bold yet effortless interpretation of 'inspired by context'.

Film: Mark Vicuña
Photography: Aleksi Tikkala
Stylist: Piia Emilia
Wood Artisans：Puutamo
Metal Artisans：Paja&Bureau