Nina Heikkonen is a visionary leader and project management professional with a focus on environmental culture and the conservation of modern architecture. She currently serves as Head of Unit at the Alvar Aalto Academy, part of the Alvar Aalto Foundation based in Helsinki, Finland. The Foundation preserves the material and intellectual legacy of the world-renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto by organizing international exhibitions, educational programs, and scientific events related to Aalto’s architecture and environmental culture—particularly in the areas of conservation and adaptive reuse of modern architecture.
Nina holds a Master of Arts degree in architectural history, complemented by studies in business and marketing. She has history and varied experience in international work, networks and several positions of trust. With a strong international background, she brings a global perspective to her work and is deeply committed to promoting the understanding and preservation of modern architectural heritage.
Nina holds a Master of Arts degree in architectural history, complemented by studies in business and marketing. She has history and varied experience in international work, networks and several positions of trust. With a strong international background, she brings a global perspective to her work and is deeply committed to promoting the understanding and preservation of modern architectural heritage.
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As a Bureau member of ISC20C, Nina Heikkonen aims to actively contribute to advancing the sustainable conservation, repair, and adaptive reuse of modern architecture. In her role as Head of the Alvar Aalto Academy within the Alvar Aalto Foundation, she brings extensive experience in organizing educational programs, international seminars, and publications that foster dialogue and knowledge-sharing around modern heritage.
Her goal is to enhance the visibility and relevance of 20th-century architecture within the broader cultural heritage discourse, emphasizing its environmental, social, and cultural significance. She is committed to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity-building through training and outreach, particularly in regions where modern heritage is under-recognized or at risk.
With a strategic and holistic approach to heritage management, and a strong international background, she connects diverse professional communities and audiences. Through ISC20C, she sees a unique opportunity to engage with a global network of experts and stakeholders, and to help shape policies and practices that ensure the meaningful preservation of modern heritage for future generations. She is especially interested in supporting initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s sustainability goals and World Heritage frameworks.
Her goal is to enhance the visibility and relevance of 20th-century architecture within the broader cultural heritage discourse, emphasizing its environmental, social, and cultural significance. She is committed to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity-building through training and outreach, particularly in regions where modern heritage is under-recognized or at risk.
With a strategic and holistic approach to heritage management, and a strong international background, she connects diverse professional communities and audiences. Through ISC20C, she sees a unique opportunity to engage with a global network of experts and stakeholders, and to help shape policies and practices that ensure the meaningful preservation of modern heritage for future generations. She is especially interested in supporting initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s sustainability goals and World Heritage frameworks.
