Craig Dykers is the founder of Snøhetta, the Norwegian architectural firm widely recognized for its trademark buildings: the Alexandria Library in Egypt and the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, Norway. In this interview, hosted by Axel Paredes, Dykers explains the organizational culture of his firm and the collaboration between architects, landscapers, and interior designers. He also compares the different architectural concepts he has used in many projects and discusses the role of technology in the design process, the role of art, and ecological and intellectual sustainability issues in architecture. Finally, he discusses specific issues related to Guatemala, especially its architectural tradition, and offers recommendations for local architects.
Craig Dykers
Craig Dykers is cofounder of the architecture and design firm Snøhetta which has offices in Oslo, Norway and New York. Dykers has participated in many projects, including the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt and the National September 11 Memorial Museum and Pavillion at the site of the World Trade Center. He is a member of the Norwegian Architecture Association (NAL), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in England. Additionally, he has served as Distinguished Professor at City College in New York and as Diploma Adjudicator at the Architectural College in Oslo. He has offered lectures in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and America. Dykers obtained his BS in architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
Interview with Craig Dykers by Axel Paredes Craig Dykers
Friedrich A. Hayek Auditorium
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala, August 6th 2008
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Interview with Craig Dykers by Axel Paredes
Could you describe your office relationship between architects, landscapers and interior designers? How do you achieve different projects between the three areas?
Would you say that landscape design evolves from the architectural inspiration, or the architectural solution emerges from a landscape approach to the site?
How is your concept of architecture applied to a complex site? What is the concept difference between the Ground Zero project and the Ancient Library of Alexandria?
Would you agree that in your new projects there is an increasing interest in more complex and smoother geometries that reflect an increase in the use of technology?
What is the role of technology in your design process? Do you experiment with new rapid prototyping and digital design techniques?
What is your opinion about the interaction between architecture and theory in your practice?
How do you involve art in your projects?
What is your opinion about ecology and sustainability issues in architecture?
Which do you think are the most important aspects of Guatemala that should be embraced by local professional architects?
How do you merge social and technical issues in your projects?
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