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Designing Beyond Boundaries

September 26, 2024

Designing Beyond Boundaries

Join Lawrence Technological University's College of Architecture and Design on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm ET for our first Design x Technology Lecture of the Fall 2024/25 semester as we present Partner, Design Director North America of Henning Larsen, Michael Sørensen.

At Henning Larsen, we focus on creating inclusive and equitable urban environments that foster social interaction and community well-being. Our designs go beyond functionality, aiming to develop urban spaces that are humane and socially cohesive. Henning Larsen's interdisciplinary approach integrates architecture, urban design, and the public realm, ensuring cohesive and functional urban spaces..

Henning Larsen’s commitment to context-driven design and co-creative process serves as a model for how architecture can contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future. Our design methodology creates innovative, inspiring spaces that nurture human interactions and foster a deeper connection to the world around us.

CEU: This lecture equals 1 professional architecture credit.

This lecture is free and open to the public. As part of CoAD's Design x Technology Lecture Series, guests may watch online or in person. Register for the location/viewing details.

    • Participants will learn how international practice and cultural exchange shape architectural design, enhancing their ability to create culturally sensitive and relevant projects.
    • The lecture will provide insights on designing inclusive and equitable urban environments, helping professionals foster social interaction and community well-being.
    • Attendees will understand the importance of integrating architecture, urban design, and the public realm.

About:

Michael Sørensen is a Partner and Design Director at Henning Larsen, and co-leads the firm’s US design studio in New York City. With nearly 20 years of experience leading projects from Henning Larsen´s offices in Copenhagen and New York City, Michael has been at the helm of several notable buildings and masterplan throughout Scandinavia, Europe, and North America, including the Minneapolis Public Service Building – winner of the 2023 AIA Architecture Award, and the Downsview Framework – Canada’s largest development, winner of the 2024 Canadian Urban Design Award, and 2023 Urban Design Award. Bringing Henning Larsen’s DNA to life, he leads co-creative design processes defined by research and dialogue to drive innovative, inspiring spaces and places rooted in the communities they serve. A truly global citizen, Michael was born in Australia, raised in South Africa, and returned to Denmark to complete his architectural studies at the Aarhus School of Architecture before joining Henning Larsen’s practice in Copenhagen in 2006. In 2019, Michael and his family relocated from Copenhagen to Brooklyn. Having lived, studied, and worked in such diverse cities around the world, Michael is inspired by a uniquely global perspective and deep appreciation of the specific contexts, cultures, and climates we work within.

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