Speakers

  • Robert Adam

    Internationally renowned British architect and urban designer. Robert is founder of ADAM Architecture and recipient of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize.

  • Thomas Albrecht

    German architect and partner at Hilmer & Sattler since 1993, with major projects including the Berlin Schloss reconstruction. Thomas is professor of urban design at the Notre Dame University in Rome.

  • Kjartan Moi Andreassen

    Bergen City politician for Senterpartiet, known for successfully passing a motion to reshape the city's architectural strategy, and currently serving as a political advisor for the majority coalition.

  • Linn Willets Bogen

    Art historian specializing in medieval wooden church architecture, with a Ph.D. on stave churches' religious significance. Linn is research and development advisor for the National Trust of Norway.

  • Nir Buras

    American traditional architect, urbanist, and founder of the Classic Planning Institute, with lectures reaching internationally. Nir is author of "The Art of Classic Planning" (2017).

  • James Stevens Curl

    Professor Emeritus and distinguished architectural historian, awarded the British Academy’s President’s Medal and the Arthur Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition.

  • Trond Eide

    Norwegian architect specializing in vernacular traditions, conservation, and restoration. Trond has over 30 years of experience running his own practice and teaches architecture at NTNU.

  • Aksel Stave Ervik

    Norwegian architect at Craig Hamilton Architects, specializing in classical design and the restoration of listed buildings, with qualifications from Bergen School of Architecture and Cardiff University.

  • Ola Fjeldheim

    Leader of the National Trust of Norway and expert in architectural conservation, traditional crafts, heritage sustainability on restoration and general conservation ideology.

  • Siri Frøystein

    Architect specializing in Jugendstil, with a master's from NTNU, exploring its contemporary applicability through infill design. Siri is passionate about art and the impact of beauty in daily life.

  • Pablo Álvarez Funes

    Spanish architect and interior designer based in London, serving as Associate Director at Katharine Pooley Ltd and Director of Education at the Classic Planning Institute.

  • Anders Hagalisletto

    As research scientist with a PhD in computer security, Anders has transitioned to architectural research and founded BUA in 2023. He is currently exploring early Norwegian design teaching pracitces.

  • Ruben Hansen

    To be announced

  • Frank Hegland

    To be announced

  • Øystein Nilsen Holdø

    PhD candidate at NTNU specializing in early modern architecture, focusing on Bernardo Vittone’s theory, while teaching architectural history, preservation, and classical design.

  • Magnus Holm

    Master Student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and President of Akantus, Student Group for Classical and Traditional Architecture.

  • Jeppe Holter

    To be announced

  • Karl Fredrik Honningsvåg

    To be announced

  • Bjørn Vidar Johansen

    Art historian specializing in 19th- and early 20th-century Scandinavian architecture. Bjørn is head of the Department of University and Science History at the Museum of Cultural History.

  • Alexandros Lavdas

    Neuroscientist and senior researcher at Eurac Research, Assistant Professor and Head of Psychology at Webster University (Athens), specializing in the psycho-physiological effects of architecture.

  • Branko Mitrovic

    Scholar of architectural history and theory at NTNU, holds PhDs in both architecture and philosophy. Branko has authored ten books, one of which received the Humboldt Research Award.

  • Anne Cecilie Offergaard

    Ornamental plasterer at Nidaros Cathedral Restoration Workshop and founding member of the Norwegian Plasterers' Association, with over 35 years of experience with craft and restoration.

  • Oscar Olderøy

    Third year architecture student at the Norwegian University for Science and Technology, Fellow at the Classic Planning Institute and Vice President of Akantus, Student Group for Traditional and Classical Architecture.

  • Robert Patzschke

    German architect specializing in contemporary classical and traditional design, with notable projects including the Kempinski Grand Hotel Adlon in Berlin and a 2025 debut project in Norway.

  • Chris Pennock

    Highly experienced stonemason and researcher, based at Nidaros Cathedral Restoration Workshop. Chris is the leading expert on lime mortar and its unparalleled properties in stone construction

  • Eir Pétursdóttir

    A newly graduated architect from NTNU in Trondheim and part of the classical renaissance, specializing in hand-drawn watercolor renderings.

  • Sigurd Randby

    To be announced

  • Brandon Ro

    Award-winning architect, researcher and educator, co-founder of Utah Valley University’s architecture program, specializing in classical design.

  • Sebastian Rost

    Master plasterer, restorer, and architect based in Berlin, specializing in the redesign, reconstruction, and restoration of plasterwork like the Berlin Palace and Berlin State Opera.

  • Abigail Sekely

    Researcher and designer at theHAPI, working to integrate arhitecture and neuroaesthetics to advance sustainable, human-centered and inclusive design.

  • John Simpson

    Leading proponent of New Classicism, principal of John Simpson Architects and known for landmark projects such as Paternoster Square, Buckingham Palace’s King’s Gallery, and Poundbury.

  • Ann Sussman

    Architect and researcher focused on how buildings influence emotions. Ann is president of the Human Architecture + Planning Institute and co-author of the award winning “Cognitive Architecture

  • Arne Sødal

    Norwegian architect and founder of INTBAU Norway, known for using “planforms” in urban development, designing the Holmenkollen Chapel and leading the Risørholmen project.

  • Vincent Veneman

    Dutch, self-taught and practicing architectural designer, specializing in classical and traditional architecture. Vincent is also a grammy award winning musician.

  • Elise Skeide Vibe

    To be announced

  • Joanna Wachowiak

    Polish architect and senior director at John Simpson Architects with over 30 years of experience in classical architecture. Joanna is also mentoring and teaching the next generation of architects.

  • Jonathan Wetherill

    To be announced