Awards
2023
Finlandia Prize for Architecture, Lauttasaari church renovation, shortlisted
2022
Architecture Masterprize, Helsinki Biennial Pavilion, winner
Architecture Masterprize, Vuosaari High School, honorable mention
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies Van der Rohe Award, Helsinki Biennial Pavilion, nominee
2021
Avoin kaupunkiympäristö recognition, Hämeenkatu blocks, Jyväskylä
2020
Finlandia Prize for Architecture, Aalto University Väre Building, including Aalto University School of Business and the A Bloc shopping centre, shortlisted
2019
World Architecture Festival, Aalto University Väre Building, including Aalto University School of Business and the A Bloc shopping centre, shortlisted
The International Architecture Award, The Aalto University Väre Building, including the Aalto University School of Business and the A Bloc shopping centre. Awarded project
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award, The Aalto University Väre Building, including the Aalto University School of Business and the A Bloc shopping centre. Nominee
Hurraa! Award – recognition from the City of Espoo, The Aalto University Väre Building, including the Aalto University School of Business and the A Bloc shopping centre.
2015
Finnish State Prize for Architecture, Väinö Nikkilä, Jussi Palva, Riina Palva ja Ilkka Salminen, Verstas Architects Oy
2013
Environmental structure of the year in Finland, Saunalahti School yard, 1st prize
Väri 13 – Finnish Colour Award, Saunalahti School, 1st prize
Betoni 12 – Concrete structure of the year in Finland, The Saunalahti School, Honorary mention
2012
International Iakov Chernikhov Prize, Verstas Architects, Nominee
2011
Europe 40 under 40 Awards, Laureates
Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards, Kirkkojärvi School, Awarded project
Väri 11 – Finnish Colour Award, Kirkkojärvi School, 3rd prize
2023
Oulu Museum and Science Center, Oulu, open architecture competition, 2nd Prize
2022
Malminkartano Central Area, Helsinki, invited competition, honorary mention
Tuira Multipurpose Building, Oulu, tender and architectural competition, 1st prize
2021
Kruunuvuorenranta Service Block, Helsinki, invited architectural competition, honorary mention
2020
Lamminrahka Education Centre, Kangasala, Finland, Open architecture competition, 1st prize
2019
Tapiola Cultural Centre and Kulttuuriaukio Square architectural competition, Espoo, Finland, Invited competition, 1st prize
Sammontalo Building, Lappeenranta, open, two-phase competition, 3rd prize
2017
Tapiola Satakielenrinne, Espoo, Finland, Invited competition, 1st prize
2016
Arabia 135 – development of the Arabia factory area, Helsinki, Invited two-stage competition, 1st prize (shared)
2016
Kauniainen Town Hall Block, Open architecture competition, purchase
2015
Jätkäsaari school, Helsinki, Finland, Finalist/ shared 2nd prize
Lapland Central Hospital, Rovaniemi, Finland, 1st prize
2013
Aalto University Core Campus, Espoo, Finland, 1st prize
Central Library, Helsinki, Finland, Finalist/3rd prize
Holiday resort, Ristijärvi, Finland, 1st prize
Mahnala School, Hämeenkyrö, Finland, Honorary mention
Aurinkokivi School, Vantaa, Finland, Shared 3rd prize
2012
Hirvensalo School, Turku, Finland, 1st prize
Wood City, Helsinki, Finland, Finalist/honorary mention
2011
Office and apartment block on Töölönlahti, Helsinki, Finland, 1st prize
OP-Pohjola Headquarters, Helsinki, Finland, Finalist
2010
Niipperi Garden Allotments, Espoo, Finland, 1st prize
Hämeenkatu area, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1st prize
Männistö central block, Kuopio, Finland, 2nd prize (1st prize not given)
Jinnan New Area, Tianjin, China, 1st prize (co-authors Vision Tianjin and Mika Woll Architects)
2009
Housing block in Viikinmäki, Helsinki, Finland, 1st prize
Tali-Ihantala Information and Exhibition Centre, Lappeenranta, Finland, 1st prize
Kivääritehdas Business Park, Jyväskylä, Finland, Honorary mention
2008
Espoo Hospital, Espoo, Finland, Finalist, purchase
Sámi Cultural Centre, Inari, Finland, Finalist, 2nd prize
Suurpelto Children’s House, Espoo, Finland, Purchase
HOAS Brysselinkatu student apartments, Helsinki, Finland, 1st prize
Helsinki University Central Campus Library, Helsinki, Finland, 2nd prize
2007
Saunalahti School, Espoo, Finland, 1st prize
Tikkurila Church and Parish Centre, Vantaa, Finland, 1st prize
2006
Kirkkojärvi School, Espoo, Finland, 1st prize
Hiidensalmi area, Lohja, Finland, Honorary mention
2005
Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 2nd prize
Museum Centre, Kotka, Finland, Finalist/honorary mention
Accessible office building, Helsinki, Finland, Purchase
2004
Private villa for Espoo housing fair, Espoo, Finland, 1st prize
Verkatehdas Cultural Centre, Hämeenlinna, Finland, Finalist/purchase