Workshop: Revitalize Meri-Toppila

We are excited to invite you to participate in the Revitalize Meri-Toppila workshop, taking place 27–31.5.2025, in Oulu’s Meri-Toppila neighborhood. This hands-on workshop brings together architecture, design, and cultural students; local actors; artists; neighbors; and interested professionals to transform an underutilized parking lot into a vibrant Pop-Up Cultural Park that will last the whole summer through community-driven design and construction.

The week-long workshop will include:

• Collaborative building sessions using reclaimed materials
• Workshops led by experts in architecture, design, art, and heritage conservation from Finland, France, the UK, and Latvia
• Guided architecture walks exploring Alvar Aalto’s industrial heritage and Oulu’s urban connections

• A final festival on 31.5, featuring music, dance, and performances

  All necessary materials, tools, and workspace will be provided, and a professional contractor will oversee safety on-site. Event is free and open to the whole Oulu community. Oulu School of Architecture students who complete the full workshop and submit a learning diary to the faculty can earn 2 study credits. Kick-off event: 27.5 at 09:00 at Tellus Stage, University of Oulu (Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu). After the kick-off, we will walk to the site in Meri-Toppila and start the construction.

For more details about the workshop, please check Instagram : @aaltosiilo

Registrate to the workshop with this link.