5th of December, 20:00, Universiteit Gent, Ghent
            'Contemporary Architecture and Traditions'
           
            During this event, architect Pétur H. Ármannsson will give a historical overview of Icelandic architecture and traditions in his lecture “The mountains are their castles: Contemporary architecture and local traditions”. In his writings, research and curatorial work, Ármannsson has focused on the history of 20th century architecture in Iceland.
           
            In his lecture “Harpa – Architectural spring”, architect Sigurður Einarsson of Batteríið architects (http://arkitekt.is) will give a presentation on Harpa, the Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, that won the 2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. Einarsson will also give an overview of the company’s most recent projects.
           
            More information, reservations etc: http://bit.ly/1a20k8F
           
           
            11th of December, 20:00, M - Museum, Leuven
            'Built into Nature'
           
            The fifth lecture in the series is on Sweden and its Naturum centres. These visitors’ centres with activities and exhibitions are located in connection with several of the country’s national parks and nature reserves. The centres are designed to underline the connection between people and nature.
           
            Architect Peter Hallén will present the Naturum network and its notable architectural solutions.
           
           
            12-13th of December, 19:00, CIVA, Brussels
           
            All Nordic countries take part in the final two-day event dedicated to discussions on the lecture series and a set of documentary films on architecture.
           
            During the two evenings, local partners will join for discussions on the topics of the lecture series. Questions, such as whether the values, themes and ideals of Nordic architecture could possibly serve as inspiration in such a densely populated area as Belgium, shall be brought to the fore. Next to the discussions, various films on Nordic architecture shall be screened.
           
            More information: http://bit.ly/1aSOdbZ
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