I am a Finnish architect and designer currently based in Helsinki. I work in the field of design and research, ranging from objects to urban projects.

My main inspiration comes from a creative use of leftover materials, be it fabrics, attics or urban spaces. By combining the old and contemporary, the familiar and unexpected, I aim at bringing more character and stories to common concepts.

I have graduated as architect (MSc, Safa) from Aalto University in 2008, and studied also at TU Delft, Netherlands. My master’s thesis from 2008 discusses the temporary uses of urban leftover spaces in Berlin.

At the moment I am editing a book on new urban culture in Helsinki, called Helsinki Beyond Dreams. The book will be published by Urban Dream Management in April 2012, as part of the official program of World Design Capital Helsinki 2012. You can also find me teaching urban design at Aalto University and working on various other freelance projects.

» Contact me for any questions or collaboration: + 358 (0) 50 3779703
hella(at)hellahernberg.com

» Studio:
Makasiini L3
Hietasaarenkuja 6
00220 Helsinki, Finland