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Aalto University's Wood Studio's future visions of Finland's most valuable wood are presented at the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto

Curly birch – the tree pressed by the devil – exhibition will be on display in Lusto until March 15, 2026.
Two light wooden stools, one with a rectangular and one with a rounded structure, placed against a neutral background.
Design and photo: Cyrienne Buffet

Wood Studio's group of international young designers have given curly birch a new lease of life – by planning and making 26 pieces of furniture and objects that combine craftsmanship, art, digital design, and a fresh perspective on wood design. The result is a modern, bold and surprising collection – a glimpse into what design looks like now and in the future.

The exhibition is the result of extensive collaboration, with the involvement of Finland’s leading curly birch experts and professionals: the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Aalto University, the Natural Resources Institute Finland, Pro Puu Association, the Craft Museum of Finland, and the Curly Birch Society.

Wood Studio focuses on promoting the use of wood as part of the interior architecture major at Aalto University's Department of Architecture, headed by Mikko Paakkanen and Karola Sahi.

Visakoivu – Pirun puristama puu -näyttelyssä nähtäviä projekteja

    Two wooden sculptures with curved shapes placed close to each other on a light background

    Design: Hanna Klie, photo: Iris Kärkkäinen

    A wooden cube with glowing orange lines outlined in metallic paint, placed on a light grey surface.

    Design: Iiri Repo, photo: Iris Kärkkäinen

    Two wooden stools with three legs each, standing on a light blue surface with shadows.

    Design: Ella Kankaanpää, photo: Iris Kärkkäinen

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