Marius Hauland Næss joins debate on urban and local development

Should we demolish to make room for the new, or preserve the old to safeguard our history? How do we balance the need for development with respect for cultural heritage and architectural quality?

This pressing topic in today’s urban and local development is the theme of the debate, hosted by author and city enthusiast Erling Fossen. Snøhetta's Director of Acquisition and Business Development Nordics, Marius Hauland Næss, will discuss with Hanna Geiran, Director General of Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvar), Kristian Hoff Andersen, architect, representing Arkitekturopprøret, og Sara Bertinussen Zahl, Regional Manager for Rehabilitation, Conversion, and Extensions at Skanska.

Following the debate is the formal presentation of Lillestrøm Municipality’s Architecture and Building Design Award for 2025—an honorary prize awarded to a building or structure that has contributed to elevating, renewing, and developing the quality of architecture, building design, or local development in the municipality.