SPEAKER

Willem van Bolderen

Co-Founder, Partner
Studio Puisto Architects

Willem van Bolderen M.Sc. is a founding partner of Studio Puisto Architects Ltd. Since 2015 Willem teaches wood architecture at the Aalto University of Technology. Studio Puisto based in Helsinki was founded in 2014 and selected as one of the rising star offices from around the globe by the leading lifestyle magazine Wallpaper and has received multiple design awards for its hospitality projects. Our mission is to help our clients bring their dreams to life by making sure that every single detail we touch leaves a positive impact on their business and the world at large. In projects by Studio Puisto ecological, economical, and social ambitions come together – without compromising on a beautiful and functional end result. At Studio Puisto Architects we believe that designing places and spaces should be the result of a thorough exploration of the needs, expectations, and dreams of the people who use them. We make places and experiences designed for wellbeing and with an eye to lasting quality and usability. Willem is also the co-founder of the Hospitality Think Thank with the purpose to ensure that the hospitality industry is at the forefront of change towards a better world.