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Simon Mahringer serves as a University Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Architecture, where he actively engages in architectural design research, teaching, and competition participation. His work bridges academic instruction with practical design innovation, focusing on concrete-based experimentation and sensory spatial experiences.
Mahringer's research spans Architecture, Architectural Design, Urban Design, Competition Design, and Exhibition Design, with particular emphasis on materiality and user experience. His projects frequently explore concrete architecture through initiatives like the Betonistudio (Concrete Studio), producing experimental pavilions and cultural facilities that integrate tactile and sensory elements into built environments.
His publication record (2018-2025) reveals consistent engagement with architectural competitions and design projects, particularly in school centers (Neuried, Neubau Grundschule), museums (Oulu Museo- ja Tiedekeskus, Sara Hildén), and experimental pavilions. Key thematic threads include sustainable material use, urban integration, and the relationship between architecture and sensory perception.
Notable recognitions include:
- Teacher of the year, Department of Architecture, Aalto University (2024)
- 1st prize in Oulun Museo- ja Tiedekeskus competition (2023)
- Triple honors (1st prize, honorary mention, purchase prize) in Jyväskylän Kankaan Suvanto competition (2022)
- Honorary mention in Sara Hildén Art Museum international competition (2021)
While his lecturer role implies student supervision responsibilities, specific advising details are unavailable. Mahringer maintains active collaborations with Opus architects and colleagues including Paul Thynell and Matias Kotilainen through competition teams and research initiatives.
He is central to Aalto University's Betonistudio, which functions as a research platform for concrete experimentation, and regularly participates in cross-institutional design teams for competition entries and built projects across Finland and Germany.
