Lisa Cooper

The Snøhetta Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization extending Snøhetta’s practice into the social sphere. We exist to explore how architecture, design, and public art can serve as tools for collective learning – and for renewing the relationships between people, place, and the planet. Rooted in Snøhetta’s long-standing ethos of social and environmental responsibility, the Foundation operates independently from the commercial company while sharing its commitment to openness, dialogue, and inclusion. Our independence allows us to act freely, collaborate broadly, and build long-term partnerships with institutions and individuals who share our values. Through education, research, and public dialogue, the Foundation advances three program areas: Education & Master Classes, Archives & Open Knowledge, and Exhibitions & Public Discourse. We invite like-minded practices, educators, and cultural organizations to join us in shaping new models of learning, exchange, and cooperation — across disciplines and borders.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers education in the areas of architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture and urbanism. The school currently has about 700 students and about 150 employees. AHO awards the titles of PhD, Master of architecture, Master of industrial design and Master of landscape architecture as well as post-graduate master degrees in urban studies and architectural heritage.

The Snøhetta Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization extending Snøhetta’s practice into the social sphere. We exist to explore how architecture, design, and public art can serve as tools for collective learning – and for renewing the relationships between people, place, and the planet. Rooted in Snøhetta’s long-standing ethos of social and environmental responsibility, the Foundation operates independently from the commercial company while sharing its commitment to openness, dialogue, and inclusion. Our independence allows us to act freely, collaborate broadly, and build long-term partnerships with institutions and individuals who share our values. Through education, research, and public dialogue, the Foundation advances three program areas: Education & Master Classes, Archives & Open Knowledge, and Exhibitions & Public Discourse. We invite like-minded practices, educators, and cultural organizations to join us in shaping new models of learning, exchange, and cooperation — across disciplines and borders.

Voksenåsen er Norges nasjonalgave til Sverige, som takk for den humanitære hjelpen under andre verdenskrig. Det er heleid av den svenske stat og huser i dag et kultursenter og et hotell med unike rammer for mellommenneskelige møter. Voksenåsen er et modernistisk kulturminne midt i naturen, med panoramautsikt over Oslo. Formspråket er tidstypisk med rene linjer, horisontalitet i volumene og store vindusflater. Karakteristiske materialer er hvitslemmet murstein, kobber, tjæret tre, naturstein og eik. Voksenåsen har gjennomgått flere endringer, ombygginger og tilbygg siden innvielse i 1960. Da en av de opprinnelige arkitektene, Hans Kjell Larsen, ledet dette arbeidet, er alle endringer og tilbygg i anleggets ånd. Hotellet har 84 hotellrom og én suite - alle med utsikt over de vakre omgivelsene. Generøse fellesområder inviterer til samvær og restauranten tilbyr både selskapsmeny og à la carte. Lyse og moderne møterom har plass for grupper på opp til 180 personer. Kultursenterets oppdrag er å, i samarbeid med relevante fagmiljøer i Norge og Sverige, drive kontaktskapende virksomhet innen samfunnsliv, språk og kultur. Hovedvekten ligger på kreative, grenseoverskridende læringsarenaer for ungdom. Voksenåsen Musikkakademier og Hågkomstresor for svenske skoleklasser er kultursenterets to største prosjekter innen dette feltet. I umiddelbar nærhet til eiendommen ligger Nordmarka med turstier og sykkelveier om sommeren, samt milevis med skiløyper og skispor om vinteren. I perioden Juni til september kan man som gjest benytte seg kostnadsfritt av utebassenget. Innen gangavstand fra Voksenåsen finner man Roseslottet, som er en unik kunstopplevelse. Det er 10 km fra Voksenåsen til byen, og 700 meter til Voksenkollen T-banestasjon. Voksenåsen AS er en svensk statlig virksomhet og eies gjennom kulturdepartementet. Statens konstråd er ansvarlig for kunstsamlingen. Eiendommen eies og forvaltes av Statens fastighetsverk.

Catalysts Consulting is founded on 30 years of top management and board experience for multinational companies. We have a unique insight into operational challenges and contexts in achieving an inclusive workforce, and specialise in delivering inclusion through leadership and organisational development, e-learning, workshops and deep dives to build DEI strategies and interventions.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers education in the areas of architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture and urbanism. The school currently has about 700 students and about 150 employees. AHO awards the titles of PhD, Master of architecture, Master of industrial design and Master of landscape architecture as well as post-graduate master degrees in urban studies and architectural heritage.

Catalysts runs mentoring programs for youth to strengthen youths confidence, networks and life choices. Catalysts offers appropriate and tailored support through a 6 month program. This program targets youth with multicultural and refugee backgrounds and connects them to a personal and trained mentor. We use best practices in mentoring, appreciative inquiry and carefully selected social impact indicators. Catalysts is a part of the Crown Prince Couples Fund, and has been nominated for the Nordic Start up Awards for Social impact in 2019.