Sauna is a vital part of Finnish culture, social life, and everyday living. It is deeply rooted in Finnish tradition, from the earliest earth-pit saunas to modern steams. ArcChar seeks to bring together tradition and the present in experiential, high-quality sauna architecture. With immersive designs, we aim to create a new definition for sauna.

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Rautu is a powerful and magnificent fish of the clear waters of Finnish Lapland. ArcChar’s works draw inspiration from the form and beauty of this fish.

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Rautu is a symbol of a pure way of life for the present and the future— and for our saunas. It swims and lives freely in the crystal-clear northern waters in harmony with its environment.