MAKING IDEAS

The Store is located in the former horse stables (“Pferdestall”) of the Bürgerbräu Old Brewery in Würzburg, Germany. FIN-GER measures just 3 metres in width, 10.5 metres in length and 4 metres in height, with a total floor area of 33 m².

The Storefront serves a dual purpose: it functions both as a showroom for after-hours exhibitions and as a backdrop for outdoor events, such as the popular Drink & Draw sessions held during the summer (photo above).

This small cocktail cabinet was made from my grandfather’s old oak cupboard, combined with bent birch legs designed by Alvar Aalto, all cut to measure using a 1980s Black & Decker band saw (photo above).

In 2024, the new FIN-GER opened its doors as a Store & Studio at the Kultur- und Kreativzentrum Bürgerbräu, breathing new life into the historic Horse Stables. Once a place of work and movement, the Stables have been transformed into a vibrant creative hub - a space where ideas take shape, designs are imagined, and concepts come alive. FIN-GER is dedicated to "Making Ideas", turning inspiration into tangible experiences.

At the heart of FIN-GER is a passion for thoughtful design. The Studio develops concepts, designs, and plans for both private and public clients, blending creativity with functionality. Its wide-ranging expertise spans Architecture & Design, Urban Planning, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Photography, offering a holistic approach to shaping spaces, places, experiences, and stories.

What begins in the Studio finds life in the Store, where the ideas are crafted, refined, and made real. Every piece, every design, and every project reflects FIN-GER's commitment to quality, innovation, and genuine love for creating.

Specialising in the Nordic Lifestyle, FIN-GER embraces simplicity, elegance, and harmony, guided by a core principle: "Love for Life". It is more than a space or a brand - it is a place where imagination meets reality, where creativity flows freely, and where every project tells a story.

In summer 2014, two architects - Juhani Karanka (FIN) and Matthias Braun (GER) - met regularly for lunch in the container bar at Bürgerbräu. During these conversations, the idea emerged to open a concept store for concepts - in essence, to make a living from selling ideas.

One thing led to another, and in 2015 the FIN-GER Finnish-German Concept Store opened its doors for the first time in the former Horse Stables at the Bürgerbräu Old Brewery in Würzburg.

At that time, FIN-GER was focused on developing innovative concepts and turning ideas into reality. Since 2015, FIN-GER arranged the FIN-GER Architecture Biennale annually, showcasing Finnish and German architects, who were awarded the prestigious Goldfinger Prize. 

For children and young people, FIN-GER ran the ArchitekturAkademie für Kinder and organised a variety of events for general public, including nanokino,  Urban Camping, Camera Obscura, Belvedere, Finnish Sky. The team also participated in Restaurant Day, serving Finnish salmon soup, and curated numerous art exhibitions. A particular highlight was Dogumenta - an art exhibition exclusively for dogs, which coincided with the official Documenta in Kassel.

After nearly ten years of creative endeavour, FIN-GER GbR concluded its journey at the end of 2023, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and memorable projects.

FIN-GER

FIN-GER
Bürgerbräu Würzburg
06 Pferdestall - Laden 02
Frankfurter Straße 87
D-97082 Würzburg
GERMANY