Aalto University Students Design a Fictional City in Paimio
Paimio Sanatorium transformed into a hub of urban innovation as Aalto University students participated in the Incomplete City project, a globally renowned architectural workshop.
The Role of Communities in Building Resilience
This year’s Spirit of Paimio conference brings to the forefront a crucial theme: Reimagining Communities. With architects, academics, journalists and other creative thinkers leading the conversation, the event aims to explore the evolving role of communities today and in the future – not least as a backbone of a society’s resilience.
Spirit of Paimio 2024: Secure Your Spot Now
Join us at the iconic Paimio Sanatorium on October 9-10 for the second annual Spirit of Paimio Conference. This year’s theme, Reimagining Communities, will bring together some of the world’s most innovative minds in architecture, design, science, art and media to envision a brighter future for our cities, communities and societies.
Finnish State Supports the Development of a New Use for Paimio Sanatorium
Since its establishment in 2020, the mission of the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation has been to identify a new, sustainable use for Alvar and Aino Aalto’s modernist masterpiece, closely aligned with its original role as a sanatorium. The project will move into the implementation planning phase with the support of the Finnish state.
Beauty as a therapeutic force
Joseph Grima has been the curator of the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation since 2023. What attracted the French-born architect and co-founder of internationally acclaimed design studio Space Caviar to the Finnish woods?
Paimio Sanatorium Artist Residency Diaries Vol.5
August residents are here. Meet the August residents and hear their thought about the residence.
Paimio Sanatorium Artist Residency Diaries Vol.4
Inspiration, uncharted waters, and community – The July residents discuss their work and experiences at the end of their three-week residency.
New ambient music festival Oden takes over the sanatorium grounds on the August 3rd
Paimio Sanatorium creates an ideal backdrop for the meditative and atmospheric soundscapes of Oden, as part of Paimio Summer events.
Paimio Sanatorium Artist Residency Diaries Vol.3
The second edition of Paimio Sanatorium’s artist residency began in early July. The residents are now fully engaged in their work. Here are their thoughts on the residency and their upcoming projects.
Paimio Sanatorium Artist Residency Diaries Vol.2
The first residents of Paimio Sanatorium’s artist residency stayed and worked at the sanatorium in June 2024. The architecture and design of the Sanatorium spoke loud and clear to all the residents.