Jonas Malmberg

Jonas Malmberg is a Finnish architect, architectural historian and heritage specialist with expertise in the conservation, research and interpretation of modern architectural heritage.

He holds a Master of Science in Architecture from the University of Oulu, with studies also undertaken at University College Dublin, and a Master of Arts in History of Art from the University of Helsinki. His academic work has focused on architectural history and conservation, including a master’s thesis on the history and restoration plan of Lumijoki Town Hall and research on the work of City Architect Martti Heikura in Oulu between 1939 and 1963. He further specialised in modern architecture conservation through ICCROM’s International Course on the Conservation of Modern Architecture (MARC).

His professional career includes key roles at the National Heritage Agency and the Alvar Aalto Foundation, where he worked on restoration supervision, building history surveys, conservation management plans and the documentation and interpretation of significant architectural works. At the Alvar Aalto Foundation, he contributed to the nomination process of Alvar Aalto’s architecture for UNESCO World Heritage recognition, while also advancing heritage knowledge through research, publications and lectures.

Actively engaged in national and international heritage networks, Jonas has served as Chair of DOCOMOMO Suomi–Finland and as a voting member of the ICOMOS 20th Century Committee. He is also a member of the advisory board of The Finnish Architectural Review. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Aalto University on Alvar Aalto’s Säynätsalo Town Hall.