Panu Savolainen

Associate Professor Panu Savolainen and Senior Scientist Johanna Lilius are awarded the Research Award in recognition of the remarkable impact they have made in a short time at the Department of Architecture. Since becoming Heads of Research in September 2024, they have significantly strengthened the department’s research culture by launching regular meetings for researchers and doctoral candidates, improving communication, and raising the visibility of research within the school and beyond.<br/><br/>Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise and a strong record in securing research funding and producing high-impact work, they have introduced best practices that particularly support early-career scholars. Their commitment to inclusivity and mentorship exceeds institutional expectations and reflects a genuine passion for advancing both individual researchers and the community as a whole. Emphasizing creativity, shared success, and the joy of academic discovery, Savolainen and Lilius exemplify the meaningful and collaborative nature of research.

The Aalto ARTS Act of the year award 2026 was given to the ARTS Summer School program 2022-2025. Hella Hernberg and Panu Savolainen were awarded for the ARTS Summer School 2025, Spatial Practices beyond New Construction. <br/><br/>Funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, the ARTS Summer Schools provided a unique environment where students of architecture, design, film and media came together to learn, collaborate, and push the boundaries of their creativity. Across four summer school courses, students engaged with a wide range of ideas, concepts, and methods – from hands-on making to cutting-edge digital design and sustainable architecture and design practices. <br/><br/>Faculty from 15 partner universities co-created the inspiring curriculums, and 69 teachers and 166 students from around the world brought their perspectives, skills, and passion to the summer schools, resulting in a dynamic and diverse showcase of projects.<br/><br/>The ARTS Act of the Year goes to each of the ARTS Summer Schools of 2022-2025.

Awards are granted for major information publication work in the field of scientific, artistic and technological information dissemination that has increased citizens’ knowledge and stimulated societal debate. The award is granted for currently relevant information publication work.

Palkinto teoksesta Arkkitehtuurimme vuosituhannet – Suomen arkkitehtuurin historia alusta loppuun

Tietokirjallisuuden Finlandia-palkintoehdokkuus teoksella "Arkkitehtuurimme vuosituhannet – Suomen arkkitehtuurin historia alusta loppuun" (Panu Savolainen & Aleks Talve), Sammakko kustannus<br/><br/>Teos käy läpi maamme arkkitehtuurin suuret linjat paitsi sujuvan tekstin myös upean kuvituksen avulla. Samalla kirja kertoo, kuinka vaihtuvat vallanpitäjät, elinkeinorakenteen murrokset ja väestökehitys ovat muokanneet arkkitehtuuriamme läpi vuosituhansien.