RaivioBumann is a Helsinki-based design agency specialising in placemaking, urban design, and public space activation. With a strong focus on collaboration, sustainability, and community-driven approaches, the agency creates innovative and functional solutions that enhance urban environments. From concept development to hands-on implementation, RaivioBumann transforms spaces into vibrant, inclusive, and engaging places that celebrate local culture and foster connections. Their work spans public art, urban greenery, and multifunctional spaces, blending design expertise with a deep commitment to improving urban life.
RaivioBumann advocates for creative collaborations within project teams, comprising architects, planners, urban designers, designers, illustrators, and artists.
Päivi Raivio is an award-winning urban designer, placemaker, and artist passionate about creating more livable, happier, and greener cities.
She works at the intersection of strategy, design, and implementation, helping cities turn visions into real, people-centered public spaces through experimentation, participation, and co-creation. Her work focuses on strengthening everyday urban life by creating environments that support connection, well-being, and a strong sense of place. Her expertise includes placemaking, urban design, participatory planning, child-friendly cities, winter placemaking, public space strategy, tactical urbanism, public art, and active cities.
Päivi has over 10 years of experience in public art, placemaking, and urban design. In 2022, she received the Helsinki Design Award for her work in participatory urban design and placemaking. She specializes in participatory planning and co-creation processes, ranging from hands-on spatial interventions to long-term strategic development.
She is the co-founder of RaivioBumann Design Studio and Parkly Urban Furniture, and serves as a leader within the Placemaking Europe and Placemaking Finland networks. At RaivioBumann, Päivi is responsible for conceptual development, design and project management and collaborations.
In addition to design work, Päivi works as a place consultant, facilitator, and trainer, delivering workshops, trainings, and expert talks for cities and organizations. Her work supports inclusive, socially, ecologically, and culturally sustainable urban development.
Her mission is to help cities turn ideas into action — and to create urban environments where everyone can feel at home and thrive.
Daniel Bumann is an artist and designer with extensive experience in transforming ideas into tangible, high-quality spatial outcomes. With a strong background in theatre and set design, combined with professional experience working with galleries and museums, he brings a deep understanding of storytelling, materials, scale, and spatial atmosphere to every project.
His expertise lies in bridging creative vision with practical execution. Daniel excels in concept development, technical planning, and hands-on realization, ensuring that projects move seamlessly from design to production. His experience in managing complex processes, coordinating fabrication, and overseeing on-site implementation is central to delivering durable and well-crafted results in public space projects.
At RaivioBumann and Parkly alike, Daniel is responsible for product development, concept planning, manufacturing coordination, and project implementation. His role ensures that artistic and spatial ideas are realized with technical precision, structural quality, and long-term usability — transforming concepts into functioning elements of the urban environment.
Born and raised in Bern, Switzerland, Daniel studied in Bern and Vienna before relocating to Helsinki, where he continues to work internationally. His cross-cultural background and multidisciplinary training contribute to a holistic approach that combines artistic sensitivity, functional design, and practical problem-solving.
Through his work, Daniel plays a key role in creating meaningful, resilient, and engaging public spaces that support everyday urban life.