Project partners
Organizations involved in the project
Here you can find all the partner organizations that are part of our project. Each institution brings unique expertise and perspectives to support our shared goals.
Luleå University of Technology (LTU)
Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is a leading technical university in northern Sweden, renowned for its research and innovation in areas such as sustainable development, mining, and architecture. With strong ties to industry and society, LTU plays a key role in regional green transition and international collaboration. The university fosters interdisciplinary research and education, with a focus on addressing real-world challenges in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments.
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LTU’s expertise in this project lies in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable reuse of built environments. The team has experience in mapping, evaluating, and promoting innovative practices for revitalizing unused buildings, particularly in remote and sparsely populated regions. LTU combines academic research with practical engagement, working closely with local communities, stakeholders, and policymakers.
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LTU mostly coordinates WP1, which focuses on identifying and promoting best practices for the adaptive reuse of unused buildings. The goal is to highlight the potential of these spaces for new functions and community value.
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Contact info: Andrea Luciani, project leader, andrea.luciani@ltu.se
Organizations homepage: https://www.ltu.se/
Centria
Centria is a versatile and international university of applied sciences located on three campuses in Western Finland: Kokkola, Jakobstad, and Ylivieska. With around 4,200–4,400 students and about 330–340 staff members, Centria offers degree programmes in five main fields: engineering, business, health and social services, culture, and humanities and education.
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Roughly one in five students comes from abroad, representing more than 40 nationalities, making Centria one of the most international universities of applied sciences in Finland.
The education is practice-oriented and closely connected to working life and research. Centria has a strong focus on research, development, and innovation (RDI), supporting regional industries and offering students hands-on projects and collaboration opportunities both locally and globally.
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Centria’s role in Re-Archtive North is to co-ordinate the workshop series and create a business model e-book, together with our colleagues at Lapland UAS.
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Sven Söderholm, Project manager, sven.soderholm@centria.fi
Linda Lindroos, Project specialist, linda.lindroos@centria.fi
Organization's homepage: https://net.centria.fi/
Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapland UAS)
Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapland UAS) is a multidisciplinary higher education institution that provides degree programmes tailored to labour market needs while promoting regional development in Arctic Lapland through research, development, and innovation (RDI).
Due to its unique location, natural environment, and sparse population, the university shares common challenges with other Arctic regions. Re-Archtive North project aligns with Lapland UAS’s strategy and goals. Lapland UAS brings expertise in tourism and culture to the project, and its main task is to develop sustainable business models for abandoned or underutilized buildings in collaboration with people and organizations participating in the project activities.
The organization plans and implements a series of workshops together with Centria UAS and other partners. Additionally, Lapland UAS is responsible for producing a workbook as an output of the project.
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Contact info: Mirva Tapaninen, project manager, mirva.tapaninen(a)lapinamk.fi
Organizations homepage: https://lapinamk.fi/
Moskosel Creative Park (MCP)
Moskosel Creative Park (MCP) is a cultural and community-driven non-profit association located in Moskosel, a small village in northern Sweden, Lapland. It was founded with the vision of using art and culture as meaningful drivers for finding new solutions to old problems affecting rural areas—such as lack of infrastructure, depopulation, loss of local pride, limited cultural offerings, and the absence of strong social and economic initiatives that can make a lasting difference.
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At its core, MCP grew out of the initiative of Northern Sustainable Futures (NSF), which in 2019 began transforming unused and abandoned spaces into vibrant, creative environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
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The re-use of older spaces is central to MCP’s philosophy. By breathing new life into abandoned schools, houses, and community buildings, MCP preserves local heritage, reduces waste, and demonstrates sustainable rural development. Rather than viewing these structures as burdens of depopulation, MCP transforms them into resources—active art studios, living spaces, and venues that attract international artists and visitors. This process not only conserves the built environment but also generates new economic and cultural value for the region.
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MCP strengthens social ties, empowers both artists and local residents, and positions Moskosel as a model of how small rural communities can thrive through creativity, sustainability, and openness.
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Contact info: Gonçalo Marques, moskoselcreativepark@gmail.com
Organization's homepage: https://www.moskoselcreativepark.com/
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