Nordic in NYC, Established And New(er) | Steven Holl, Matthew Lister, Anne-Rachel Schiffmann

Se a panel on "Nordic in NYC, Established and New(er)" in the ASF series "Nordic American Connections: Conversations on Architecture and Design. Held at Scandinavia House on January 15, 2026, the panel featured Steven Holl of STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS; Matthew Lister, Managing Director at Gehl Americas; and Anne-Rachel Schiffmann, Architect and Interior Architecture Discipline Director out of Snøhetta’s New York office; with moderator Susan Chin. Organized by ASF with Susan Chin of DesignConnects, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects New York, and American Institute of Architects Continental Europe, Nordic American Connections: Conversations on Architecture and Design is a four-part series that presents prominent architects, critics and scholars to reflect on Scandinavian and Nordic design’s enduring impact in shaping modern American design since the 19th century. With renewed interest in the Nordic tradition and its resilient building strategies for climate action and wellbeing, contemporary architects and designers, both Nordic and American, remain strong contributors to the American landscape with award-winning projects reflecting cross cultural influences. The panel highlights leading architecture and design firms in New York City, representing a unique vision while sharing a commitment to values that guide contemporary architecture. These firms embody the continuing influence of Nordic design principles—centering human comfort, social equity and welfare, environmental responsibility, natural material and handcraft—within a global context. "Nordic American Connections" is presented in coordination with the 25th Anniversary of Scandinavia House, alongside other programs in 2025-26. The series opened with the panel "Nordic Influences in America, the Last 25 Years" on November 18, 2025 and continues with "Women in Nordic Architecture, Crafts Meets Design" (March 19, 2026) and "Next in Nordic American Architecture: Resilience Meets Wellbeing" (May 14, 2026). Learn more about programming at Scandinavia House at https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/ #architecture #architecturaldesign