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Raven & Wood Agency is a boutique interior design studio born out of love for colours, patterns, forms, patina, and the dialogue in between. It was born from an aesthetic sensibility where beauty lies not in the picturesque or the merely pretty, but in an atmospheric interplay of tension and harmony between related and, at times, even opposing elements.

Founded in Brussels, Belgium, in 2018, the agency began as both a consultancy and a design studio. Its guiding philosophy has been to design – and to support others in designing – spaces and environments that nurture the well-being of both humans and our neighbours, nature. This sense of well-being encompasses the physical as much as the mental and emotional.

The studio's work is grounded in an understanding of environmental psychology, architectural phenomenology, sustainable practices, and the interconnected needs of humans and the wider natural world. Raven & Wood Agency has also held qualification in the WELL Building Standard, a framework centred on how built environments can enhance human well-being. Today, the agency has evolved into interior design studio that continues to carry this legacy.

The founder of the studio, Heini Lehtinen, is an artistic director¹ and interior designer. She also works on the development and direction of publications, exhibitions, and public programmes. The agency stands as the physical and visual embodiment of her view of the world. ♦︎

¹ Also see heinilehtinen.com.

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Raven & Wood Agency's values are guidelines for our day-to-day actions – in how we look at the world, approach commissions, work with our clients, source materials, and take care our network.

REFLECTIVENESS

Slowing down is crucial for listening, observing, and focusing on each collaboration. The client’s needs, desires, and goals are the starting points for each new commission. We understand the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects behind each solution. Working efficiently doesn't mean rushing. ‘Busy’ isn't a part of the vocabulary when seeking timeless approaches instead of chasing trends.

CONNECTION

Connecting lies at the core. Each collaboration is connected to the client's stories, present and future, people, and the environment. Outcomes that are both grounded and novel feel integrated – as if they have always been there. New and exciting, yet a natural continuation of the existing.

INSIGHT

Taking a broad view enables an understanding of connections to bring forward thoughtful proposals and solutions. Through insight, each project becomes strategic – leading towards the client's vision and goals, as well as supporting the needs of the surrounding world.

BOLDNESS

Boldness is an attitude – taking steps that are scary and sometimes feel uncertain. In our projects, we encourage to take the next step and enter a new chapter. Boldness can be strongly conceptual, yet paired with functionality. Our aim is to contribute to the experience of awe, triggering both emotion and intellect.

CARE

Care – cura – lies deep at the core. Respect is the starting point for dialogue and collaboration. Caring for humans and nature is fundamental. We are committed to contributing to a world that is a little more just and beautiful for both humanity and nature. ♦︎