Modern dining room with a large wooden table, black chairs, pendant lights, and large windows with sheer curtains.

We create unique spaces
that evolve with time

Scandinavian creative studio working across interior architecture, furniture design and concept development.

We design interiors with a story that feel both timeless and deeply personal — blending carefully selected pieces with contemporary design to shape spaces that reflect each client’s unique, arketypal identity.

Step into the world of Arketype — where design starts with who you are.

Original by design

A black armchair with metal legs in front of a sheer white curtain and solid gray curtain, next to a wooden table in a well-lit room.
Top-down view of a black office chair next to a wooden table with gray tile flooring.
Looking down a spiral staircase with black carpeted steps and a white metal railing.
A close-up of a dark-colored spider with long legs on a web.
The word 'METROPOLIS' written in large, bold, black capital letters.
An outdoor scene featuring wagons, people, and a dog with a sunset in the background.
Minnote logo with stylized 'M' icon and the word 'Minnote' in capital letters

Our Services

  • Holistic design of interiors—from spatial planning to materials, colors, finishes, and built-in elements. Tailored for commercial spaces, workplaces, hospitality, residential, and public environments.

  • Creative direction and concept design that aligns brand identity with the spatial experience. Ideal for hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, offices, and property developers seeking strong narrative design.

  • One-on-one sessions for private clients, developers, or design teams. From early-stage ideas to full creative direction, these consultations help define a clear vision before project launch.

  • Bespoke furniture and object design that adds character, function, and identity to a space. Includes custom-built pieces and the creative reinterpretation of existing furniture.

  • Thoughtful selection and styling of furniture, lighting, art, and surfaces—designed to enhance atmosphere, personality, and sustainability. Perfect for those seeking a refined finishing touch.

Follow our journey

View fullsize NEXT STOP: COPENHAGEN. From June 10–12 I’ll be attending 3 Days of Design — one of my favourite design events in Scandinavia. A few days dedicated to inspiration, new perspectives and meaningful conversations. If you’re cur
View fullsize Alternative meeting settings create variation, movement and more informal conversations throughout the workday. _ Project: HBR Fire Station Client: Karmøy Kommune #officedesign / #workplace
View fullsize 4 months in. One full quarter — now we’re talking business. Starting on my own wasn’t a simple decision. The time leading up to it was filled with what ifs — playing out every possible worst case, and every best case. I had
View fullsize Designing for everyday life. A cohesive colour concept developed across multiple floors — creating identity, orientation and flexibility within the same visual language. Different tones. Same rhythm. The HÅG Tion chair by @flokk_design
View fullsize You know a place is well designed when people say: “Have you seen the restrooms???” Even the most functional spaces contribute to the overall experience. Atmosphere lives in the details🤌🏼 Project: @altiamanda
View fullsize A PERSONAL NOTE: Ten years ago, I was selected as one of eleven young designers worldwide to exhibit my own furniture design at @icff_official in New York. For a young designer from Norway, it felt almost unreal. The ASK bench and I crossed the Atla
View fullsize Concept of the month. A hospitality concept shaped around atmosphere, identity and the feeling of arrival. Working with what already exists — then shifting the mood through materiality, light and spatial rhythm. A softer place to land. A rea
View fullsize Acoustics, but make it tactile. Wood wool cement boards were used to improve the sound in these meeting rooms — while adding texture, depth and a slightly rougher edge. Because technical solutions don’t always need to disappear. Sometim

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 Contact us

  • Have a question, a vision — or something in between?
    Write to us. For more immediate matters, feel free to call.

    M hello@arketype.studio

    P+47 480 27 098

  • Strandgata 202
    5521 Haugesund
    Norway

  • We appreciate your interest.

    For features, interviews or design-related stories, we welcome thoughtful press inquiries. We believe in storytelling, original designs and the beauty of collaboration —
    so if you're reaching out, make it good.

    M caroline@arketype.studio

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