Invited by the Swedish Embassy in Lusaka, Viktoria and Robert joined a diverse programme of events including roundtable discussions at State House, panel talks, university visits, and live interviews on some of Zambia’s most influential radio stations. With a shared focus on architecture, culture and social sustainability, they brought Nordic perspectives to the table while engaging with Zambian institutions, students, and cultural leaders.
A key reason for White Arkitekter’s participation was the strong interest in two of the practice’s recent cultural projects: Sara Cultural Centre in Sweden and The New GoDown Arts Centre in Kenya. Both exemplify how architecture can support sustainable, inclusive and locally rooted cultural development. Sara Kulturhus – one of the world’s tallest timber buildings – has become an international symbol of climate-smart design and multifunctional cultural infrastructure.
