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Sami Rintala

Sami Rintala is a Finnish architect whose work is based on narrative and conceptualism. The resulting work is a layered interpretation of the physical, mental and poetic resources of the site. Sami Rintala is also a professor at Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Projects

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The Finnish Sauna at London Festival of Architecture

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Valo / Light – Open Call at Fruitmarket in Edinburgh for Finnish and Finland-based artists

Beyond Survival: International Time Travel at Oulu2026

Sonja Jokiniemi brings 'Howl' performance at Fest en Fest in London

Anssi Kasitonni: Below Zero Finnish Art Award 2025 at Serlachius

Maija Tammi in the Coming of Age at the Wellcome Collection

The Lost Paintings: A Prelude to Return