Oulu is European Capital of Culture in 2026
Proto’s Design Programme for Oulu2026 sometimes speaks volumes, at other times challenges, and invites you to react loudly. At all times it invites you to participate.
Lets Play! No matter what your age is you are welcome to design your own environment
Proto and Finnish Association of Design Learning with their partners organise design workshops for all ages through spring 2026. The exciting outcomes are on display in Pikisaari in the summer, and come autumn a real play environment will develop.
A unique 1,000 metre tablecloth — Design for an all time Summer Night’s Dinner on 15 August 2026
The 1,000 metre tablecloth is the outcome of the first ever design project between Proto—Designers of Northern Finland and China Academy of Art to celebrate friendship and to honour Sister Cities Hangzhou and Oulu.
Oulu School — A unique attitude towards architecture in Oulu
Attitude counts. Proto — Designers of Northern Finland and Association of Architects in Northern Finland together with their partners are taking a fresh look into Oulu School, a special attitude towards regional architecture in 1970’s to 1990’s.