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A place to remember: Oslo’s Carpe Diem is helping people with dementia age gracefully
Outfitted with a pub, a hairdresser, a supermarket, a gym and a tiki bar, this dementia village is set up to let patients live independent lives for as long as possible.
Inside Hamar Atriumhus – one of Scandinavia’s most admired architectural templates
Since its construction in the 1960s, the Atriumhus has become one of Scandinavia’s most loved buildings and respected works of architecture. We meet its current custodian, architect Gary Parkes.
Berlin’s five-state Nordic embassy is the gold standard of multilateral solidarity
The Nordic embassies complex in Berlin, which houses diplomatic missions of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, shows what true statesmanship can look like in today’s fractured global order.
Joachim Trier, the director of Oscar-winning ‘Sentimental Value’, on taking art seriously and the wounded child inside every difficult parent
From the influence of his cinematic roots to the current spotlight on Nordic film, director Joachim Trier reflects on the importance of personal narrative.
‘Architecture can heal.’ Rebuilding power in Oslo
Following terrorist attacks, Norway vowed “more democracy, more openness, more humanity.” This new civic precinct in Oslo turns those words into wood, glass and public space.
Summerhouse rules: Scandinavian nuances and where the smart money is spent
The annual shift of Scandinavians to their summerhouses has begun. How the nationalities choose to holiday is subtly revealing.
Northern lights
How do you convince Norwegians raised to be suspicious of ‘luxury’ to embrace the joys of high-end fashion? We ask the experts.
The sky’s the limit
The lack of Sudan evacuations shows up nations, Norway takes the Arctic Council chair and the latest drone technology from Portugal.
Phoenix rising Global
As Japanese accents appear in Oslo and Italian touches take root in Tokyo, a familial Lebanese home has been rebuilt following a devastating fire.
Sound of silence
An isolated recording studio on a small Norwegian island offers inspiration for busy minds.
