New European Bauhaus in Northern Finland

We warmly invite all New European Bauhaus (NEB) stakeholders and interested parties to the Design Centre Proto in Oulu for an inspiring discussion on working with the NEB initiative in a Northern context. This is a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore innovative ideas shaping the future of NEB in Northern Finland and beyond.

Additionally, attendees will have the chance to visit AaltoSiilo, the latest NEB partner in Finland, located in Meri-Toppila, Oulu. The Silo, designed by Alvar Aalto, offers an iconic space where sustainability, climate change and the mix between science and art have a role to play in the spirit of New European Bauhaus.

PROGRAMME

14:00 Excursion at AaltoSiilo in Meri-Toppila

Site visit hosted by Valentino Tignanelli (AaltoSiilo / Factum Foundation)

15:15 NEB in Northern Finland gathering at Design Centre Proto

Hanna Savolainen and Niina Autio (Design Centre Proto): Welcome and Proto2026 Design Programme for Oulu2026

Aleksi Lohtaja (Archinfo): New European Bauhaus in 2025

Valentino Tignanelli (AaltoSiilo / Factum Foundation): NEB activities in AaltoSiilo

Henrika Pihlajaniemi (University of Oulu): Art of Darkness as Cultural Heritage of Urban Landscape

Marika Ikäläinen (The Regional Council of Lapland): PICOBELLO – Building capacity for integrating the New European Bauhaus principles to the local and regional policies

16:15 NEB-walk: workshop in Pikisaari area

17:45 Programme ends

18–19 Cocktails and networking

Registration

Please register your participation in the event and AaltoSiilo excursion by the end of April here.

About the event

New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a policy and funding initiative that makes green transition in built environments and beyond enjoyable, attractive and convenient for all. The initiative promotes solutions that are not only sustainable, but also inclusive and beautiful, while respecting the diversity of places, traditions, and cultures in Europe and beyond.

The event is organized by Archinfo – Information Centre for Finnish Architecture, Design Centre Proto and AaltoSiilo / Factum Foundation.

Language: English