POLAR LIFE HAUS – MODERN, HIGH-QUALITY LOG HOUSES FROM FINLAND
SCHWEIZ, LUGANO
POLAR LIFE HAUS – MODERN, HIGH-QUALITY LOG HOUSES FROM FINLAND
SCHWEIZ, LUGANO
POLAR LIFE HAUS – MODERN, HIGH-QUALITY LOG HOUSES FROM FINLAND
The sense of quality is created by minor, considerate details, which combine into something bigger than the sum of its parts. It is the feeling of everything coming together perfectly: wellness, health, ecology, design, and values. This is what creates the new luxury – NEW WORLD LUXURY®.
Polar Life Haus – Who We Are?
Long traditions in wood-processing industry, experience since 1907
A Finnish family-owned company spanning four generations
Deep expertise in wood processing has created a solid foundation for combining traditional building techniques, the latest technology, and innovative design
Factory located in Töysä, Finland, near one of the world’s finest coniferous forest regions
Strict quality control throughout the entire process – from logs to completed homes
An international company exporting to approximately 15 countries
Our mission is to manufacture individually designed, environmentally friendly, high-quality homes
Mikko Vainionpää, Harri Vainionpää & Katariina Vainionpää – fourth generation in the family business.
Jouko Vainionpää, the eldest member of the family business.
The Wave House by Polar Life Haus, designed by Finnish architect Seppo Mäntylä, is a standout in modern timber architecture with its flowing, sculptural form inspired by boats and aircraft. It has won several awards, including Platinum at the Houzee Awards 2024, Best House, Interior, and Garden at the Mikkeli Housing Fair 2017, and a Silver Medal in the German Dreamhouse Competition. Widely featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Dwell, ArchDaily, and Hypebeast, the Wave House is celebrated for its innovation, sustainability, and bold design.
Aurora Lodge, located in Lyngen, Norway, is an architectural masterpiece designed by the acclaimed Norwegian architect Snorre Stinessen. This unique project showcases the excellence of Polar Life Haus’s hybrid construction, seamlessly combining wood, steel, and glass with the surrounding Arctic landscape. Aurora Lodge has received wide international recognition and several prestigious architecture awards, including the A+ Awards, the A’ Design Award, and the Architecture MasterPrize.
This log house in Cape Town, South Africa, is designed by architect Seppo Mäntylä and showcases the finest of Polar Life Haus’s modern wooden architecture. Built with the company’s patented non-settling log structure, it enables a seamless combination of large glass surfaces and wood without compromise. This home is a testament to the international appeal of Finnish wood construction.
Villa Lux is a modern hybrid log house designed by architect Seppo Mäntylä, showcasing the top expertise of Polar Life Haus. The house seamlessly combines wood, steel, and glass, creating a harmonious whole where natural light and the surrounding landscape play a central role. It features Polar Life Haus’s patented non-settling log structure and HTWS window solutions, enabling large glass surfaces and modern architecture without compromise.
A log house offers a healthy and wellbeing-enhancing way of living. It is truly the “superfood of housing.” Casa Inkinen is a modern log home designed by SAFA architect Janne Kantee, showcasing the top expertise of Polar Life Haus. This project combines clean-lined Scandinavian architecture, ecological wooden construction, and a lifestyle that supports holistic wellbeing.
The Wellbeing Log House is a modern log home designed by SAFA architect Jani Lahti (Plusarkkitehdit Oy), representing Polar Life Haus’s New World Luxury® concept. This project combines clean-lined Scandinavian architecture, ecological wooden construction, and a living environment that supports wellbeing. The house is designed to promote holistic wellbeing, offering healthy indoor air, a close connection to nature, and timeless design.
“The Best of Polar Life Haus” offers an impressive overview of the company’s most architecturally ambitious and internationally awarded projects. These exceptional homes represent the highest standards of Polar Life Haus’s design philosophy – combining bold architecture, uncompromising quality, and individually tailored solutions. Each project reflects the company’s dedication to timeless aesthetics, sustainable wood construction, and a seamless connection between indoor living and the surrounding nature.
CONTACT
When the time comes to build, we are here to serve you throughout Switzerland from our base in Lugano. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our services are available in English.
“A high-quality home is created through uncompromising architecture, refined details, and healthy solutions – without concessions. Every project begins with the customer’s needs and the unique characteristics of the plot, enabling us to create something that no standard house manufacturer can offer: a completely unique and individual whole.”
“My experience from around the world has taught me that we all seek to create something unique and meaningful. I help our clients realize natural, sustainable, and meaningful luxury. I listen carefully to your vision and work alongside you to create a home that will retain its value for generations.”
