Budget Breakdown: This $250K Prefab Cabin Is an Ode to the Finnish Sauna

Near Helsinki, expat designer Jussi-Pekka Kajaala and Olympic medalist Adam Rippon build a tiny summerhouse dedicated to Finland’s favorite pastime.

Published by

There’s a particular kind of longing that comes with living far from home—and for many expats, it’s important to find a way to stay connected to their culture. For Finnish entrepreneur Jussi-Pekka Kajaala—who founded design studio Super Finnish and is now based in Pasadena, California—that longing lingers in memories of his grandparents’ sauna: the scent of birch smoke, the rituals of sauna culture, and the space to slow down and disconnect from the world.

To Read the Full Story

Try Dwell+ for FREE

Already a Dwell+ subscriber? Sign In

LikeComment

Prefab Homes