Welcome to the monthly reading list of Design Stories, the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop. In November, we invite you to have a look at our new logistics center designed by Avanto Architects, discover Arni Aromaa’s lovely Primordial Animal sculptures, read Hanna-Katariina Mononen’s thoughts about the stories behind objects and peek into a beautiful Copenhagen home that hosts the residents' extensive collection of art.

Also, the holiday season is right around the corner, so we picked nine gifts from Finnish Design Shop’s new arrivals that are sure to delight any design aficionado, fan of functionality, and loved one in need of some pampering. 

“The finished building effectively communicates our original architectural theme of the forest and nature.” Avanto Architects’ Anu Puustinen and Ville Hara designed a facade for the new Finnish Design Shop logistics center, which differs in many ways from most warehouse buildings.

Arni Aromaa’s ambiguous Primordial Animals are crafted in small series, making each sculpture a unique piece of art. Design Stories asked the Finnish artist and Creative Director of Pentagon Design how the adorable creatures came to be and what makes ceramics such a fascinating material.

The memories related to objects convert the most ordinary items into treasures. “Most of the items in my home have a value that cannot be measured in any currency,” says Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen.

Copenhagen-based Anne Aarsland and Christian Dubois have been collecting art all their lives. They believe hanging art on the walls is the easiest way to make your home look unique.