SHY is an architectural practice founded by Santtu Hyvärinen. We are providing solutions to contemporary architectural and urban issues in all regions of the world. The firm is focused on interlacing a strong conceptual approach with a solution that is long-lasting, resilient and aesthetic. We believe that architecture must be instructed by a design philosophy that exists only to contribute: buildings that benefit and cities that catalyze positive progress. This mutual act of accentuation will often clarify our goals of a given project: architecture should engage people and it should deal with today's challenges. We are continuously inspired to collaborate with varying teams to come together on a common platform and work towards common goals. A continuous state of reinvention is essential to our work. We are based in Helsinki, Finland.