Nordic Models + Common Ground: Art and Design Unfolded
November 15th, 2010
Local Minnesota architect, David Salmela FAIA, is among the 35 artists and designers hand-picked to represent the current trends in Scandinavian design. Marking the 10th anniversary of the Scandinavia House in New York and the 100th anniversary of the American-Scandinavian Foundation, the exhibit aims to procure a demographically and geographically varied collection of works to show that the Nordic values are not bound by boarders. With a history of egalitarian politics and design, the architecture and products showcased demonstrate the viability and beauty of socially responsible design, often with a sense of humor as well. The recently completed Bagley Classroom at the University of Minnesota-Duluth campus, designed by David Salmela FAIA, was awarded LEED Platinum certification for environmental sustainability. The building has a minimal footprint, superior insulation, and a solar passive heating system that is estimated to reduce the energy needs by 90%. The exhibition was curated by the internationally-renown architecture firm Snøhetta, who collaborated with Brooklyn's Situ Studio on the installations. It looks to be a truly inspiring exhibition of mixed media, including architecture, fashion, photography, graphic design, product design, and fine art.
The Nordic Models exhibit runs through 9 March, 2011.
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
58 Park Avenue (@ 38th Street)
New York, NY 10016
Individuals and Firms Represented
in the Exhibition:
Denmark:
BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) – architecture (firm)
Bureau Detour – design/art/urban design (firm/collective)
Jeppe Hein – sculpture and installation (individual)
Mathias Bengtsson – furniture design (individual)
Studio Louise Campbell – industrial design (individual)
Finland:
Anne Kyrrö Quinn – industrial design (individual)
Anttinen Oiva Architects – architecture (firm)
David Salmela – architecture (individual)
Elina Brotherus – photography (individual)
Hollmén Reuter Sandman – architecture (firm)
JKMM Architects – architecture (firm)
NOW for Architecture & Urbanism Oy – architecture & urban design (firm)
Iceland:
bara Design/Bjargey Ingólfsdóttir – design (individual)
Fanney Antonsdóttir & Dögg Guðmundsdóttir – industrial design (individuals)
Hans Johansson – luthier (individual)
Katrin Ólina – graphic art and design (individual)
Landslag – landscape architecture (firm)
Studiobility/Guðrún Lilja Gunnlaugsdóttir – product and industrial design (firm)
Norway:
Atelier Oslo – architecture (firm)
BC Barlindhaug – architecture (firm)
Daniel Rybakken – industrial design (individual)
Fantastic Norway AS – architecture (firm)
Helen and Hard – architecture (firm)
Jarmund-Vigsnæs AS – architecture (firm)
Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor AS – architecture (firm)
Jorunn Sannes – architecture (individual)
Liv Blåvarp – jewelry design (individual)
Marit Helen Akslen – fashion/textile design (individual)
May Bente Aronsen – artist (individual)
Sweden:
FORM US WITH LOVE – industrial design (firm)
Front – industrial design (firm)
Lars Tunbjörk – photography (individual)
Monica Förster – industrial design (individual)
Sandra Backlund – fashion design (individual)
Wingårdhs Design – architecture (firm)
*List of Individuals and Firms Represented sourced from the Scandinavia House website
Caroline Engel for Danish Teak Classics