Olokoto is the most unique spatial solution in the world.
Its beauty is striking and its practicality is unmatched.
Olokoto is one of the most copied spatial solutions. Only one can be unique and original, and that is Olokoto. Olokoto is a modular spatial solution for those who appreciate beauty and quality and want something unique. Olokoto’s unique design, refined details, and internationally acclaimed interior solutions will satisfy even the most demanding tastes.
Despite its small size, Olokoto is functional. Olokoto is built almost entirely without moldings and carefully finished. Olokoto has carefully thought out technical details and smart solutions tailored to modern living. We only use high-quality products from high-quality partners.
The floor plan of the Olokoto is based on the ancient 2:1 ratio. The classic proportions are familiar from Japanese tatami or the Lego blocks familiar to children. The modularity of the Olokoto allows for expansion afterward as well.
In Ilmari’s northern hometown, Oulu, many valuable wooden buildings were sadly demolished during the rush of industrialisation. However, his parents were fortunate to buy a reasonably well-preserved, beautiful log house built in the 1870s.
Ilmari spent all his childhood summers in this wooden house close to nature. Ever since, he has been fascinated by the longevity and exquisite craftsmanship of 19th-century wooden homes.
With a burning passion for aesthetics, music composition, and sustainable living, Ilmari pursued both science and art – studying at the University of Helsinki and the University of Art and Design.
Over time, Ilmari’s deep love for design and timeless materials led him to restore an abandoned log house. He transformed it into a modern, functional family home while preserving its original soul. Olokoto was born. Olokoto is a unique space where you can be inside, yet feel outside – and gaze at the sky, just as you did when you were a child. It blends sustainable Nordic architecture, aesthetics, and technology into a space where there’s always room to dream.
The first Olokoto was launched at the Seinäjoki Housing Fair in 2016. Initially, nearly 200 modules were manufactured under contract in large log factories. However, it soon became clear that the traditional construction industry was unwilling to innovate. It was time to set up our own factory.
The Olokoto factory was established in Oulu in 2021. Initially, the product was made of logs, but Ilmari soon discovered the challenges of log processing. Fortunately, the answer was found in CLT solid wood, which was seen as a continuation of the log tradition. This product seemed to meet all expectations!
Today, the family business already employs the next generation. Olokoto modules have been implemented all over the world, and the company’s future looks very bright.
