Women in Nordic Design and Architecture: Craft Meets Industry

With renewed interest in the Nordic tradition and its resilient building strategies for climate action and wellbeing, this four-part architecture series Nordic American Connections; Conversations on Architecture and Design engages contemporary Nordic and American architects and designers highlighting their design approaches with an emphasis on “complete design” and award-winning projects that shape the American landscape and reflect Nordic design’s pivotal role in Modernism in America.

The third panel of the series, marking Scandinavia House’s 25th Anniversary, will focus on women in Nordic design from Aino and Elissa Aalto, Loja Saarinen and Greta Magnusson Grossman to contemporary women architects. Historically women have made significant contributions to modern architecture and design, influencing both public buildings and residential spaces, furniture design and textile creation. Their innovative approaches and unique styles, combined nature, craftsmanship and human-centered design with modern aesthetics to shape an industry.

Moderator: Susan Chin, FAIA, Hon. ASLA, DesignConnects

Panelists: Eva Christine Jensen, Eva Jensen Design; Jennifer Yoos, VJAA; Suchi Reddy, Reddymade