Dorte Mandrup speaker at DesignTalks

Danish architect Dorte Mandrup steps on stage in Harpa this spring when DesignTalks take place 6th of May. Dorte Mandrup is one of the most prominent nordic architects today and is the founder and creative director of her Copenhagen-based architecture studio Dorte Mandrup. The studio is internationally acclaimed for forming architecture that deeply engages with the context:

“At its best, architecture resonates on a deeply human, existential level, fostering a sense of connection and belonging. For me, that is where the true artistry of architecture lies - in its ability, without words, to make us feel connected.” - Dorte Mandrup

Their recent projects include The Whale in Norway, the Exile Museum in Berlin and Kangiata Illorsua in Greenland. Dorte Mandrup’s work has earned widespread recognition, including headlining the curated exhibition at La Biennale de Venezia in 2018 and chairing the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2019, She is also the Vice Chairman of Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Honorary Professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture and more.

DesignTalks is the keynote event of the DesignMarch festival running May 6th - 10th 2026. This time around, the DesignTalks event focuses on the intricate threads that link everything and the inherent magic of connections. A timely reflection on the fundamental human need for connection in an era of both hyperconnectivity and disconnection. 

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