PORTFOLIO
KAUPPINEN
JESSE
Hi!
I am a 26-year-old architecture student, soon graduating with a Master of Architecture from Tampere University. My studies have been shaped by a strong interest in human-centric and responsible design. In my free time, I enjoy bouldering and relaxing through cooking. My solid background in theatre and dance has strengthened my creativity, confidence, and ability to work as part of a team.
International projects and study experiences have enhanced my communication and project management skills. I am used to working both independently and in multicultural teams. I am diligent and motivated by tasks that require precision and solution-oriented thinking. I enjoy opportunities that allow me to challenge myself.
In architecture, I am inspired by atmospheric spatial experiences and sustainable design through adaptability, renovation and ecological materials. The projects presented in this portfolio reflect my values: ecological sustainability, empathy and care within the built environment.
Jesse Joonatan Kauppinen
18.5.1999
+358 40 733 7028
kauppinenjesse@gmail.com
Experience
6.5.-13.7.2025
Archinfo / Venice Biennale Architettura Exhibition attendant
I worked at the Finnish Pavilion in Venice as a representative of both the exhibition and Finland. My duties included presenting and maintaining the exhibition and pavilion, as well as selling related publications. The international work environment and interaction with pavilions from various countries expanded my architectural understanding and professional network.
Responsibilities
Club Officer (2023)
Spinni ry DJ Club
International Tutor (2023) University of Tampere
Concept Coordinator (2022) Erasmus+ EntreSTEAM
Entrepreneurship Course Zaragoza, Spain
Tutor (2021)
Education
Exchange studies (2024)
Université Catholique de Louvain
Brussels, Belgium
Master’s studies (2023–)
Bachelor of Architecture (2023)
University of Tampere
Architecture (2020–2022)
University of Oulu
High School (2015–2018)
Kallio, Helsinki
Languages
Finnish – Native
English – Excellent
Swedish – Basic
French – Beginner
Skills
Adobe CC
Archicad
AutoCAD
Enscape
Morpholio
MS Office
Procreate
QGIS
Revit
Rhinoceros
SketchUp
Twinmotion
WordPress
I'm also proficient with 3D printing and building various types of scale models.
1.6.-31.8.2024 & 6.6.-31.8.2022
Freese & Schulman Architects
Assistant Designer
I modeled information shelters, boardwalk structures, and auxiliary buildings in Revit for the Sammallahdenmäki historical UNESCO World Heritage site in Rauma. Previously, I contributed to the building history survey of Talma school by updating and creating various diagrams, conducting an inventory of the site, photographing, and designing the publication layout.
University of Oulu
Club Officer (2021) Student chapter of Finnish Association of Architects Reference
Katarina Siltavuori
Archinfo
14.6.-20.8.2021
Jatke Oy
Construction Worker
I participated in various construction tasks and maintained site
cleanliness at an industrial building project. The hands-on experience allowed me to observe construction phases and understand how different structures are assembled. This practical knowledge is valuable for my career as an architect.
katarina.siltavuori@archinfo.fi
+358 50 599 2510
Simo Freese
Freese Architects
simo.freese@freese.fi
+358 40 7571277
In the Museum of Emotions competition entry, I sought to create a powerful spatial experience through alternating sensations of compression and release. Inspired by the rocky Finnish forest landscape, the building blends into its location with weathered wooden cladding while keeping a sculptural presence. Two angled walls define the space. A steeper, curved wall clad in charred wood evokes tension, while the opposite wall, finished with warm clay plaster and a guiding railing, leads the visitor toward natural light. A narrow path guides the visitor across emotional extremes from darkness to openness and calm culminating in a rewarding lakeside view.
In the Management of Built Heritage course, we designed an infill project for the site of a former fire station in Tampere’s Juhannuskylä district. The goal was to create a structure that blends into its surroundings while standing out from key angles. A multi-directional green roof forms a public courtyard that extends the nearby daycare’s play area and invites all age groups to gather. Beneath it, shared spaces for the elderly support activities like gardening and communal cooking. A corner café gathers local users under one roof, bridging indoor and outdoor spaces.
Group members: Axel Plateau & Runar Hidle
In the Architectural Design V course, we focused on integrating care into architecture in the northern Hervanta district of Tampere. Our group developed a concept where a large parking area and its surroundings are gradually greened: parking is reduced, asphalt replaced with vegetation, and rooftops transformed into shared spaces such as greenhouses, workshops, and saunas. Balconies are extended into terraces with additional timber structures, and the added greenery improves living conditions while supporting the local ecosystem. The concept emphasizes community, self-sufficiency and the interaction between people and nature.
Group members: Akseli Jokinen & Johannes Kivelä
In a studio course in Belgium, we designed a concept combining a greenhouse together with a restaurant on Venice’s Certosa island. The design emphasized sustainable materials and passive solutions. We utilized the island’s original brick wall, and lightweight polycarbonate windows maximize sunlight for plant growth. The roof’s shape channels rainwater into tanks to water the crops, supporting self-sufficiency. Sliding doors and skylights enhance natural ventilation. The restaurant offers fresh food directly from the greenhouse, and guests walk through the crops, creating an immersive dining experience.
Group members: Márton Kocsis
In my work for the Architectural Design courses, I explored how small interventions can revitalize student housing through infill development and transform a parking lot into a communal courtyard for Tampere residents. The renewal strengthens connections between spaces, communities, and the environment by adding shared facilities such as an adaptable pavilion, balconies, a communal kitchen, and a sauna. Converting end-unit studios into shared apartments further supports housing diversity and social interaction.
