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The co-founders, Antti Rouhunkoski and Timo Mikkonen, have been collaborating on spatial and product design projects since they met at university. Initially, their ventures were closely tied to the Poiat brand, renowned for its furniture, that they established. In a strategic pivot in 2024, they transitioned from their roles within Poiat—continuing to influence as creative and artistic directors—to launch Studio Rouhunkoski Mikkonen. This new venture represents an expansion, offering their custom design services to a broad range of clients.

The designers’ passion for and interest in architecture and design are the cornerstones of their visionary work. As designers who value history and culture, they approach each project with a unique sensitivity, crafting new and enduring creations while maintaining the true essence and dignity of the spaces and products. The spaces and products designed by the Studio embody the legacy of classical architecture and design, bringing tangible benefits to customers in their everyday lives.

The duo’s work has garnered significant media attention both in Finland and internationally, with features in publications such as Asun, Dezeen, Elle Decor UK, Disegno, Bo Bedre, Monocle, and Residence magazines. In 2022, their Unio sofa for Poiat received the “Warmest Design Award” from Monocle magazine. In 2023, the Aqueduct sofa, also designed for Poiat, was nominated for an annual award by Interior Design magazine.

ABOUT US

The co-founders, Antti Rouhunkoski and Timo Mikkonen, have been working on spatial and product design projects since 2010. Previously, the designed products and spaces were under the Poiat brand. Starting from 2023, after branching out from the Poiat furniture brand – where they still serve as artistic directors – the duo now operates under the Rouhunkoski & Mikkonen design studio, creating spaces and products for other companies.
 
The designers’ passion and interest in architecture and design form the foundation of their visionary work. Designers who appreciate history and culture adapt to various projects with unique sensitivity, creating something new and lasting,
all while preserving the true essence and dignity of spaces and products.
 
R&M Studio’s spaces and products represent the legacy of classical architecture and design, where the customer’s benefit materializes in everyday life through the use of these spaces and products.
 
The duo’s work has also received a lot of media attention both in Finland and internationally. Their work has been featured in publications such as Asun, Dezeen, Elle Decor UK, Disegno, Bo Bedre and Monocle and Residence magazines. On year 2022, Unio sofa for Poiat was awarded the warmest design award from Monocle magazine. In 2023, the Aqueduct sofa designed for the company Poiat was nominated in the annual award vote of Interior Design magazine.