Personal profile
Artistic and research interests
Lehtonen's research and artistic working is focusing on studying building typologies in educational architecture and building design. She is currently working as an architect in Helsinki City Educational Division and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Architecture.
Mother tongue
Finnish
Linguistic skills
English
Swedish
French
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral student, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture Support Foundation
2016 → …
External positions
Architect, City of Helsinki, Educational division, Helsinki City, Educational Division
1 Feb 2018 → …
Partner & CEO, Arkkitehtitoimisto Sari Lehtonen Oy
2001 → …
Keywords
- Architecture
- Building Design
- Building typology research
- Educational Architecture
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring the intended and actual uses of shared learning spaces
Lang, M., Lehtonen, S. & Mäkelä, T., 2025, p. 236-236. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
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Terveet tilat 2028: Yleissisvistävän koulutuksen (perusopetus ja lukion) oppimisympäristöjen nykytilaselvitys 2023 - 2024
Lang, M., Kurttila, P., Mäkelä, T., Kattilakoski, R., Lehtonen, S. & Tapaninen, R., 2025, Opetushallitus. 118 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Towards Typological and Spatial Diversities: Learning from the typological solutions of the Finnish comprehensive public-school buildings
Lehtonen, S. & Kuuskorpi, M., 29 May 2023, In: Architectural Research in Finland. 6, 1, p. 189-200 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Oppimisympäristöjen tilojen uudenlainen käyttäminen
Translated title of the contribution :New kind of usability of the new learning environments Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Building typology in temporary and transferable schools, Development possibilities in Finnish learning environments
Lehtonen, S., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Scientific
Prizes
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Future Bauhaus Architecture School in Dessau, Germany
Lehtonen, S. (Recipient), 1993
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
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Shared second prize, Tikkurila Vantaa centralblock architectural idea competition
Lehtonen, S. (Recipient), Sarlin, O. (Recipient), Sopanen, M. (Recipient) & Viiri, H. (Recipient), 2000
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
Activities
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Learning from the typological evolution of the Finnish peruskoulu comprehensive public school buildings - towards typological and spatial diversities
Lehtonen, S. (Speaker)
22 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Open House Helsinki
Lehtonen, S. (Member)
18 May 2017 → 20 May 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Membership of a scientific or program committee of a conference or seminar
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Aalto Festival
Nieto Fernandez, F. (Organiser), Lehtonen, S. (Organiser) & Sanaksenaho, P. (Organiser)
15 May 2017 → 19 May 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of an event for a non-academic audience (public outreach)
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Open House Helsinki
Lehtonen, S. (Organiser)
9 Sept 2016 → 11 Sept 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of an event for a non-academic audience (public outreach)
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Dance House Helsinki student work exhibition
Lehtonen, S. (Organiser)
1 Apr 2016 → 17 Jun 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of an event for a non-academic audience (public outreach)