Villa Mairea

Villa Mairea is a Modernist villa in Pori, Satakunta, Finland, and a filming location for Aalto: Architect of Emotions (2020) and Alvar Aalto's Masterpiece Villa Mairea (2006). Built in 1939, it was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is owned by A. Ahlström Real Estate Ltd.

Location: Pikkukoivukuja 20, Pori, Satakunta, Finland

Verified facts

• Located in Noormarkku, Pori
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1646, SRC-1647, SRC-3814, SRC-1649
• Designed by Alvar Aalto
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1648, SRC-1649, SRC-10060
• Built in 1939
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1646, SRC-1647, SRC-1650
• Architectural style: Modernist
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1646, SRC-1650
• Owned by A. Ahlström Real Estate Ltd
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1650, SRC-5057, SRC-10136
• Appeared in Aalto: Architect of Emotions (movie, 2020)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9413, SRC-9414, SRC-9529
• Historic designation: Protected under the Finnish Building Heritage Act (rakennusperintolaki)
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13002, SRC-13003, SRC-16479, SRC-17180
• Appeared in Alvar Aalto's Masterpiece Villa Mairea (movie, 2006)
  confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-12775, SRC-10418, SRC-10417, SRC-14473, SRC-14564

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10060 — Villa Mairea — Alvar Aalto Foundation (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10136 — Ahlström ironworks (ahlstrominruukki.fi) — Villa Mairea (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10417 — https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/cpmhf/villa-mairea-a-film-by-rax-rinnekang (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10418 — https://www.alvaraalto.fi/en/event/film-villa-mairea-alvar-aalto/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12775 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2036476/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13002 — https://yle.fi/a/74-20021251 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13003 — https://www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/69968227/noormarkun-ruukin-alueella-sijaitseva-villa-mairea (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14473 — Museo di Roma in Trastevere – Rax Rinnekangas: Five Master Houses of the World (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14564 — Bad Taste Ltd (btlimited.fi) — Rax Rinnekangas: Five Master Houses of the World (Villa Mairea) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1646 — Villa Mairea — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1647 — Villa Mairea — Docomomo Suomi Finland (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-16479 — https://www.ts.fi/uutiset/5929257 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1648 — Villa Mairea — Alvar Aalto Foundation (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1649 — AD Classics: Villa Mairea / Alvar Aalto — ArchDaily (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1650 — Villa Mairea — official site (Villa Mairea Foundation) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-17180 — https://lvv.fi/documents/242146171/253047460/20251127+P%C3%A4%C3%A4t%C3%B6s,+Rakennussuojeluasia+Noo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3814 — villamairea.fi (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5057 — Ahlstrom Estate (Ahlstrominruukki) — Villa Mairea (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5058 — Villa Mairea Foundation — official site (Visit Us) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5059 — Visit Alvar Aalto — Villa Mairea and Ahlstrom's Noormarkku Works in Pori (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5639 — Finnish Architecture Navigator (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9413 — tokion.jp (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9414 — www.finnishdesignshop.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9529 — filmuforia.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Aalto: Architect of Emotions filmed?

Villa Mairea, in Pori, Satakunta, is a real-world filming location used for Aalto: Architect of Emotions. This property has also appeared on screen in Alvar Aalto's Masterpiece Villa Mairea.

Where was Alvar Aalto's Masterpiece Villa Mairea filmed?

Villa Mairea, in Pori, Satakunta, is a real-world filming location used for Alvar Aalto's Masterpiece Villa Mairea. This property has also appeared on screen in Aalto: Architect of Emotions.

Can you visit Villa Mairea?

Yes — Villa Mairea is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: By advance reservation only. Guided tours (~1 hour) year-round in Finnish and English; summer public tours bookable online. Max 15 per tour.. Admission: Tickets sold via the official online store; book well in advance. Photography indoors not permitted..

Who designed Villa Mairea?

Villa Mairea was designed by Alvar Aalto.

Where is Villa Mairea located?

Villa Mairea is located in Pori, Satakunta.