Lecture

Architectural Projects by Johan Celsing

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This lecture presents the architectural projects developed by Johan Celsing, including the Årsta church, the New Crematorium at the Woodland Cemetery, and an art centre project next to Aalto's Villa Mairea. Johan Celsing, based in Stockholm and Malmö, is known for his work in art institutions, universities, and housing. He has also been a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and has published essays on architecture. The lecture delves into his recent and ongoing works, exploring the themes of robustness, sincerity, and contemporary relevance in architecture.

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