Skrúður, Núpur

public study seminar on the Prize-winning site and its context

Saturday 11 May 2013, from 09:30-13:30

The aim of the meeting is to introduce the geology, the geography, the history and the gardens of Iceland, starting with the emblematic case, of historical, social and educational importance, of Skrúður at Núpur, in Dýrafjörður through first-hand contributions from Icelandic scholars and public figures. Speakers at the seminar, coordinated by Luigi Latini (Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche), will include (in alphabetical order) Aðalsteinn Eiríksson (Secretary of the Skruður Foundation); Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson (Institute of Land Sciences, University of Iceland); Guðmundur Hálfdanarson (Department of History, University of Iceland); Þráinn Hauksson (landscape architect, Landslag Studio, Reykjavík); Daníel Jakobsson (Mayor of the Municipality of Ísafjarðarbær and member of the Skruður Foundation); Brynjólfur Jónsson (Chairman of the Skruður Foundation); Einar E. Sæmundsen (landscape architect, Landmótun Studio, Kópavogur).

Also taking part will be Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Reynir Vilhjálmsson and the members of the Jury of the International Carlo Scarpa Prize for Gardens. The seminar will include and opportunity for open discussion.