As a practitioner and researcher, I view architecture more as a layered process than a straightforward career path. It develops through various projects, collaborations, and teaching experiences.

As an architect, I have developed my skills across various project types, successfully transitioning between independent creative endeavours, competition-focused design, and collaborative efforts within established firms. Since 2011, my active involvement in architectural competitions and concept design at Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects in Helsinki, as well as the establishment of my independent practice, has demonstrated my ability to handle diverse challenges. This dual approach has taught me how to balance detailed conceptual thinking with practical project implementation, while maintaining a sense of curiosity, even in the face of long-term professional commitments.

Teaching has been a significant component of my career. As a university teacher at the Oulu School of Architecture, part of the University of Oulu, I have mentored students in various studio courses that cover contemporary architecture, housing design, urban history, and architectural representation methods. Additionally, I have participated in innovative pedagogical settings, such as workshops at Porto Academy and international summer schools, which emphasise teaching through collaborative exploration.