OULU, FINLAND – 1–3 August 2025 — The Re Renovate Symposium 2025 will gather leading professionals, researchers, and policymakers to address the urgent challenges and emerging opportunities in architectural renovation.
Among distinguish speakers and guests are:
- Anastasia Bondar, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine
- Maryna Kulinich, Director of the Department for Strategic Planning and Investment Development for Ukraine
- Rūta Leitanaitė, Architect, Future Schools for Ukraine programme, Lithuania
- Kristiina Kokko, State Secretary to the Ministry for Education and Culture, Finland
- Henrik Ilvesmäki, Architect and Lecturer, Aalto University, Finland
- Tiina Jortikka-Laitinen, Director of the Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia, and Former Ambassador
Organised by Aaltosiilo Ry, Factum Foundation, and Gamified Cohousing Oy, the symposium rethinks renovation not just as a technical solution but as a cultural, environmental, and social opportunity. Over three days of guided site visits, expert talks, interactive workshops, and networking events, participants will explore strategies for reimagining the built environment — from modular construction to support renovation, and sustainable policy reform to participatory design approaches.
RE RENOVATE: A EUROPEAN & GLOBAL NETWORK
Re Renovate is a growing platform for rethinking how Europe renovates. It bridges architecture, design, innovation, and policy through events, research, and exhibitions. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, connecting local case studies with global insights, and contributing to a culture of sustainable transformation, Re Renovate supports a renewed vision for the built environment.
Set in Oulu, this landmark event marks Finland’s active role in the New European Bauhaus and the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme. The event will inform a publication to be launched at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 and followed by a second symposium in Oulu in 2026.
Featuring contributions from institutions such as Aalto University, and the University of Venice, alongside partners including the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA), BusinessOulu, Lukkaroinen Architects, JK Associates, Parmaco Oy, and Proto–Designers of Northern Finland, Re Renovate 2025 is a launchpad for a growing international network dedicated to renovation innovation.
WEBSITE AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://gamifiedcohousing.com/rerenovate/
EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: 1–3.8.2025
Locations: Various sites across Oulu, including Design Center Proto, Kulttuurilaboratorio and the Oulu Housing Fair 2025
Audience: Professionals in architecture, construction, policy and heritage
Social Media: @aaltosiilo | @cohousing_gamified | @factumfoundation | #rerenovate2025
Produced by: Aaltosiilo Ry, Factum Foundation and Gamified Cohousing Oy
Partners: JK Associates, Lukkaroinen Arkkitehdit, Parmaco
In cooperation with: BusinessOulu, Finnish Association of Architects, New European Bauhaus, Oulu2026, Proto – Designers of Northern Finland, and SSIBAP (University of Venice)
Media Enquiries and Interview Requests: Anna Niemelä anna@annark.fi
