ARKKI AROUND THE WORLD
Creative education from Finland
Arkki offers high-quality Creative Education to children aged 4 to 19 through engaging architecture and design projects, fostering essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Comprehensive Program
A structured 13-year curriculum, from one-time workshops to long-term programs for ages 4 to 19.
Proven Pedagogical Model
Rooted in Finland’s world-renowned education system and endorsed by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
Global Recognition
Certified by the Finnish National Agency for Education to export top-tier Finnish educational expertise worldwide.
Innovative STEAM & Project-Based Learning
A unique architecture and design-driven approach that nurtures future-ready skills.
Arkki Pedagogy
Creative education for future innovators
Arkki offers innovative STEAM education through architecture and design, seamlessly integrating STEM, humanities, and social sciences. Join us for a multidisciplinary learning experience where creativity meets innovation!
Play, Create, Succeed -motto embodies Arkki’s philosophy: Empowering young minds through playful learning, creative expression, and real-world success
Arkki´s Long-term Courses
Play & Create, The Explorers, The Experimenters, & The Creators
Design, create and innovate through hands-on architecture and design activities!
Arkki offers a comprehensive, structured 13-year program designed for children aged 4 to 19, guiding them through progressive levels of creative education.
This holistic program aligns with Finland´s globally celebrated educational approach on multidisciplinary learning, and is rooted in the National Core Curriculum for the Advanced Syllabus of Arts & Architecture preparing pupils for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Arkki Theme Courses
Dive deeper into a specific topic!
Urban design, Product design, Hut building, Fashion design, and more!
Children come and work in teams for 2 to 5 continuous days, working hard on a project that they really care and having a lot of fun along the way.
Design thinking, STEAM skills and knowledge, 21st-century skills and qualities are extensively integrated.
Arkki Workshops
Fun hands-on learning!
Our diverse workshops introduce exciting perspectives on architecture, design, and urban planning in a fun and interactive way!
From Sweet Architecture to Floating Cities and Urban Adventures, there’s a workshop for every young creative mind! Participants will design, build, and re-imagine spaces while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Our workshops encourage design thinking, experimentation and innovation skills.
Certificates and Awards
Testimonials
"Arkki concept represents many things that are important for Finland: Innovation, Education, Creativity, Equality and Participation”
Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam
quote from his speech at Arkki Vietnam Unicef project opening
“The world is changing at such a speed that we perhaps have
never seen before. Digital disruption and disruptive technologies
are expanding to all parts of society. The world needs a new type
of thinking and learning, as well as new skills. It is in the heart of
Arkki to provide the future generation with such skills that will
be useful in the 21st-century world.”
Ambassador of Finland to Thailand
quote from the speech at Arkki Thailand opening 2018
“I got to create and design more in the Arkki workshop than any other program I have ever gone to.'"
“Arkki was able to simplify the complexity of architecture to the level where the students were able to grasp and not be overwhelmed. They were able to help the students visualize the concept of scale and proportion so that they are able to design and create their 3D model.
The trainers were very professional and encouraging. They were able to engage the students in experiential learning. They helped to broaden the students’ imaginative space with many real-life examples and taught them creative problem-solving skills.”
“The workshop was really well thought out and planned so that we get enough discussion time and also hands on time! It was really well-balanced in overall.
I learnt more about my sector and how to work with different sectors to create the best plan possible. I also learnt how to work together with others and bring our plan from 2D to 3D!”
“Architecture creates a beautiful world through art and science. It expands the mind and brings joy to the heart”
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Arts (Urban Design), National University of Singapore
Dhanen is a design professional with more than 17 years of cross-functional roles in private and public sectors, including landscape designing and teaching at pre-university institutions. An enthusiast in urban agriculture and green design, Dhanen is a proponent of the circular economy. He is eager to exchange his knowledge with the young minds and together explore the infinite possibilities of architecture.
“Architecture is where art and real life collide, if done well, adds richness to society as a whole”
Lead Coach
Master of Architecture, National University of Singapore
Tirza is a registered architect and comes with more than five years of experience as a project architect. She enjoys interacting with children and has experience teaching children in different settings - from one-on-one tutoring to group management of young children. As a mother and an architect, Tirza loves that architecture is now being used as a tool to teach and encourage creative thinking.
“Frank Llyod Wright once said, ‘Without an architecture of our own, we have no soul of our own civilization.’ For me, ‘Without teaching architecture to children and youth, they might have lost their own civilization"
Design and Creative Coach
Doctor of Education (EDD), Durham University, UK
Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE), The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA
Kay is an advocate for cognitive development through art and design-related education. Her dedication to teaching brought about diverse experiences which include lecturing at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and facilitating robotics classes at pre-schools. Kay is also a visual artist.
“Architecture is not just about creating beautiful buildings, but also has the power to shape and influence the way we live”
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Architecture, National University of Singapore
Nurul has close to a decade of experience as a Senior Architect formerly with the Singapore Housing and Development Board. She loves interacting with children, and is constantly inspired by the inquisitive minds of her two lovely children and pupils. Nurul believes that learning about architecture can empower children to think creatively and inspire them to create the best living environment for themselves.
“Architecture speaks of an era filled with its beauty, art, life and memories”
Design and Creative Coach
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Jasmine is a registered Accredited Landscape Architect with the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architect and also one of the few ABC Water Professionals in Singapore. With more than 15 years of diverse domain knowledge in landscape designs, Jasmine is eager to extend her learnings to nurture young creative minds through explorations and fun!
“The ability to bring communities together and create a space of belongingness is the greatest impact architecture has”
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Architectural Science, University of Sydney
Stuti is an experienced designer and educator who is passionate about purposeful experiences, sustainability and innovating creative spaces to address people and business needs through a user centric and empathetic design approach. Stuti aspires to educate young minds to think creatively about bringing balance, rhythm and flow to environments that unite communities to live in harmony.
“Architecture is the unravelling of fresh stories to be told and moments to be shared from each encountered space”
Assistant Creative Coach
Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design), LASALLE College of the Arts
Jodie is a creative entrepreneur and dedicated coach who believes in the power of creativity and design to solve pressing issues and uplift the human spirit. Jodie enjoys witnessing first-hand how each child dreams and encouraging them to pursue those visions through designing the world around them.
Design and Creative Coach
Master of Architecture, National University of Singapore
Simran comes with several years of experience as an architectural designer and had previously involved herself in community- and social-led projects, including working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia. Simran believes that architecture is not only about designing a structure but an environment and an experience.
“Creativity and innovation begin when the boundaries of “why not” are pushed”
Assistant Creative Coach
Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design (Architecture), Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ryan is a design enthusiast with a keen interest in exploring different medium of creative works. He believes that design is for all and that everyone has the power to create. His goal is to push the boundaries in design and to aspire others to do the same.
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