The first speaker at the event, Janike Kampevold Larsen, is a post doctoral fellow at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where she works with the relationship between architecture and nature.
Janike Kampevold Larsen, Oslo School of Architecture and DesignLarsen is currently writing a book about the ongoing Tourist Route Project which comprises 18 “scenic byways” throughout Norway. Mountains, fjords and coastline frame the travel experience. Bold architecture placed in magnificent natural scenery gives the attraction its special character.
Larsen presented the audience with a discussion of the relationship between nature, society, and architecture, providing pictures and examples from the Norwegian Tourist Route Project.
The second speaker, Craig Dykers, co-founded the transdisciplinary architecture, landscape and interiors company Snøhetta in 1989. His presentation focused on Snøhetta’s principles, their work process, and some of their largest projects.
After founding Snøhetta, Mr. Dykers has worked to create several regional offices for the firm in Egypt, England, and New York City.
Most notable of Snøhetta’s projects are the Alexandria Library in Egypt, the National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, Norway, and the soon to be completed National September 11th Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Snøhetta has also been given the task of redesigning Times Square, New York City.