Profile
Interior Architect (MA, Aalto University) and Creative Director working at the intersection of material systems, exhibition architecture and cultural production. Currently completing a Master’s degree in Cultural Management (Metropolia UAS).
Founder of Studio Pinja Koskelin (est. 2019).
Professional Experience
Studio Pinja Koskelin — Founder & Creative Director
2019–
Founder and Creative Director of an independent spatial practice working across cultural production, material development and commercial environments.
Interior Architect, Interiori Oy
2023–2025
Independent spatial design, visualizations, technical drawings, procurement coordination, and project support.
Clients included NoHo Partners (Strindberg, Fair Buffet by Pihka, Kuuma, Platta), City of Naantali, Reaktor Tampere, Tampere Hall, Pereensaari Sauna.
Interior Architect, Aalto University Ceremonies
2019–2020
Spatial design and visual solutions for academic events.
Earlier roles include research assistant (Aalto University), workshop facilitator (City of Järvenpää), and customer-facing roles within design retail and cultural institutions.
Selected Exhibitions & Installations
2026 — Reed Installation, BalticReed Fair, Helsinki
2025 — Exhibition Architecture, 10 Days of Summer, 3 Days of Design, Copenhagen
2025 — Exhibition Architecture, 10 Days of Summer, Helsinki Design Week
2019 — Reed Installation, Habitare Design Competition Exhibition
2018–2019 — Stockholm Furniture Fair exhibitions
Grants
2025 — Arts Promotion Centre Finland, working grant (material research project)
2025 — Finnish Cultural Foundation, exhibition production grant (Copenhagen)
2025 — Huonekalusäätiö & Asko Foundation, development grants
2021 — Arts Promotion Centre Finland, working grant
Education
Master’s Degree Programme in Cultural Management (UAS)
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
2025– (in progress)
Master of Arts, Interior Architecture
Aalto University, 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Architecture
Aalto University, 2018
Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration
Mercuria Business School
Awards & Recognition
Habitare Design Competition — 1st Prize (2016, 2019)
International media coverage for 10 Days of Summer including Vogue, Azure Magazine, Archiproducts.
Skills
Interior architecture and exhibition design
Sustainable design and circular systems
Inclusive design practices
Project leadership and budgeting
Software: AutoCAD, Archicad, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe CC
Languages: Finnish (native), English (fluent)