Color, Space, and Experience in Architecture with Henning Larsen

The colours of the North are shaped by more than aesthetic choices. Geography, cultural heritage, material traditions and the ever-changing Nordic daylight all play a role.

Bringing together Ragnheidur Björnsdottir, Lead Design Interior Architect at Henning Larsen, based in Bergen, and Maria Horgen, Regional Colour Manager at Jotun, Scandinavian Colours explores what makes a colour distinctly Scandinavian. Drawing on landscapes stretching from Iceland to Norway, the conversation looks at how Nordic light shapes our perception of colour—from the long, bright days of summer to the low, soft light of winter.

Moving from nature to architecture, from cultural memory to contemporary interiors, the discussion considers how colour can transform the character of a space, our relationship with daylight, and our sense of belonging to a place.

Ragnheidur Björnsdottir & Maria Horgen