M I M O S A A R O N E N
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Hello! I’m a 24-year-old Finnish architect and a recent graduate from the University of Oulu, currently living in Helsinki, Finland.
In architecture, I’m fascinated by the blend of creativity and self-expression with technical and functional solutions.
I’m a positive person, and as an employee, I am reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented.
In my free time, I keep up with my figure skating skills, spend time with friends, paint, run, and go to the gym.
MIMOSA ARONEN
Personal information
Pajuniityntie 3 A6 00320 Helsinki mimosa.aronen@gmail.com +358 505373324
IT skills
Archicad
Revit
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Photoshop
Indesign
Illustrator
Enscape
Lumion
Twinmotion
Microsoft Office
Language Skills
Finnish English Swedish German
- Native
- Proficient (C1)
- Intermediate (B1)
- Basic (A2)
Driver’s License:
Category B
May 13 – July 13, 2024 & May 29 – December 31, 2023
UKI Architects, Helsinki, Finland
At UKI Architects, I worked on the Jorvi Hospital design and the Malmi Hospital design competition. During my employment, I learned a great deal about the challenges of hospital design and the unique approaches involved in a large-scale alliance project. I was given considerable responsibility and received positive feedback for my dedicated work in both projects.
May 23 – August 12, 2022 &
May 10 – August 20, 2021
Education
2022-2024
2019-2022
2016-2019
Positions of Trust
Arco Architecture Company, Helsinki, Finland
At Arco, I worked on residential, urban, and landscape design. I was entrusted with significant responsibility, which helped me build confidence and independence in my design work. In addition, I handled layout and visualization tasks, compiling a project book in collaboration with senior partners. This role taught me to take initiative and manage large-scale projects independently.
University of Oulu, Oulu Master of Science in Technology, Architect 2024
University of Oulu, Oulu Bachelor of Science in Technology, Architecture 2022
North Haaga Secondary School, Helsinki Matriculation Examination 2019
Oulu Architecture Guild Freshman Mentor
My role was to take care of new students and guide small group leaders in their duties. I was part of the Freshman Division of the Oulu Student Union and served on the council of the Oulu Architecture Guild. This position taught me how to manage responsibility and improved my teamwork skills.
Oulu University Small Group Leader
My responsibilities included introducing freshmen to the university and their studies. Additionally, I facilitated group bonding activities and organized events.
UINU The Museum of History and Future
Turku, Finland
MIMOSA ARONEN & GRACE HERMEZ
Uinu drifts in the realm of rich history and an unknown future.
The museum building is a sculptural mass with two floors, rising gracefully from the edge of Turku’s harbor like the sails of a ship. The harbor area of Turku holds a rich history of ships and trade. The core idea of the design is to bring history into the area through symbolic elements in a modern yet respectful manner.
The building connects to the site with four corners that align with the surrounding structures. It is positioned on the plot to create comfortably scaled open spaces to the west and east.
There are two main entrances to the building, connected by a boulevard-like lobby space. The concept of the lobby is to create a seamless flow between the outdoors and indoors, allowing for permeability through the building and enhancing the breathability of the harbor area.
The building’s openings are formed by a gradient of bracing, which occasionally tightens and at other times loosens, opening views towards the sea, the river, and the park. The façades feature gently sloping roof shapes that provide multiple perspectives of Turku Castle and the sea from various angles.
Vantaa, Finland
My thesis titled ”Nova” is a dream utopia for an ice hall that resonates with the architecture of the world’s most beautiful sport. This design-based work primarily explores the unique architectural requirements of figure skating. I aim to create a space that not only meets the technical needs of skaters but also offers an inspiring environment that honors the beauty and elegance of the sport. ”Nova” comes from the Latin word meaning ”bright star.” The goal of my design work is to create a thoughtfully designed ice hall where everyone has the opportunity to become a star in their sport.
The design of the Nova Ice Hall is based on three sections, with the competition and practice halls located at the outermost ends. In the center of these halls are the warm-up and technical facilities for users. The central section consists of three floors, two of which are connected by a cross-shaped corridor system. This cross corridor minimizes the number of corridors relative to the large hall. The narrow shape of the central section allows for views into the ice halls from nearly all necessary rooms.
The structure of Nova is predominantly made of wood. I wanted to design the load-bearing structures using large laminated timber beams, which are supported by inconspicuous finger-joint connections to laminated timber mast columns. The columns are arranged in rows along the eastern and western walls of the ice hall, as well as the long sides of the central section, with a 500mm span between them. The roof line of the building runs transversely across the hall, creating an interesting spatial atmosphere with the sloping beams.
Mast column and laminated wood connection, eave, 1:50
Mast column connection to the ground 1:50
Kempele, Finland
Zoning Planning
Residential Planning
Building Code
Vihiluoto is an area characterized by a diverse and small-scale built environment, which I emphasized in my zoning planning course project. The sightlines towards the sea were important when planning the locations and orientations of the buildings. The area’s natural environment inspired me greatly, leading me to leave certain areas largely untouched, particularly near the Natura sites and bodies of water. The park bordered by buildings and the sports areas enhance activities for the residents. The boatway adds a maritime atmosphere for both hotel guests and the residents of Vihiluoto.
In the residential planning and building code courses, I designed a wooden apartment building for the zoning planning course area. The somber building’s apartments offer views in every direction. The apartment building includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. Additionally, the first floor features a shared sauna, laundry room, drying room, and an accessible apartment. The yard of the property serves as an active meeting place for the residents of the apartment building.
Bachelor’s thesis in architecture: VIISTO Library
Oulu, Finland
The goal of the library designed for the Tuiran waterfront is to provide open and barrier-free access for everyone. The architectural language of the library aims to be well-controlled and minimalist when viewed from the main entrance. This creates a surprising and grand spatial experience in the main area of the library. The library’s form rises to a great height, attracting attention from views across the river and the Merikoski Bridge. The material palette of the library consists of spruce paneling and pre-patinated copper. The color scheme of the library reflects the lush Tuiran area, creating harmony between the built environment and nature. On the courtyard side of the building, a large amphitheater-like staircase and terrace platform have been designed, allowing for various activities to be organized for the public.
ATMOS Cultural center and museum Jyväskylä, Finland
MIMOSA ARONEN & GRACE HERMEZ
In our design work, we focused on planning a cultural center in the center of Jyväskylä.
The concept of the design is formed by the building’s environment, the area’s history, and how we as designers want people to experience the space as they step inside. ”Atmosphere” is the key word upon which our plan is based. For this reason, we named the building Atmos. We wanted the cultural center to create its own unique identity while also forming human-scaled spaces and areas between the surrounding buildings. The varying scales evoke inspiring architecture and enhance the spatial experience in the currently very quiet market area.
Atmos consists of a total of four floors, in addition to which we designed a basement level (-1) for service and loading areas. The ground floor (0) features the center’s lobby spaces, a café, a restaurant, a theater, a lounge area, retail spaces, and technical facilities. The first floor houses a library along with various office and educational spaces. This floor also includes a small café. The second and third floors contain the museum spaces of the building, with the exhibition area on the second floor culminating in a high space.
Oulu, Finland
MIMOSA ARONEN & SILJA SUITIALA
In the course on modern wooden buildings, we designed a wooden daycare center for the Vaakuunakylä housing exhibition area in Oulu.
For the form language, we aimed for a structure that was both winding and cohesive. Gradually, the building mass began to resemble a dragon, which is why we named the daycare Puff, inspired by a Finnish children’s song we sang in daycare when we were little as well.
Our architectural goal was to emphasize uniformity, with ribbon-like window lines and a high front surface. We chose Siberian larch as the facade material, which grays with age.
Inside, we wanted the CLT structures to remain visible. The common areas in the center of the building are structured with a column-beam system, while the individual rooms are constructed with rib slabs. We aimed to bring in a lot of light through large window surfaces and atrium courtyards.
The common areas of the daycare are located in the center of the building, allowing for short distances from each group room.
”Puff tuo lohikäärme niin iloinen,
kai eksyi kerran kaupunkiin, oli sumu hirmuinen.
Puff ei lentää voinut niin löysi sen, tuo pihan poika pikkuinen.”
Graphic design competition - Paimio Sanatorium 90 VALON AALTO (=The wave of light)
