Beauty in Architecture
Beauty in Architecture (BARCH) is a Norwegian non-profit organization fostering classical and traditional architecture in the modern world. Through our annual symposium in Oslo and various educational initiatives, BARCH encourages critical discussions around architectural beauty, harmony, and sustainability to contrast the current design trends. Our goal is to foster community and appreciation for human-scaled, heritage-informed designs that resonate with our common cultural and historical identity.
We are a small committee with many collaborators around the globe. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want to contribute to our project.
We are available at hello@barch.no
The 2025 Committee:
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Anders Hagalisletto
Architectural researcher and founder of the Beauty and Ugliness Conference, Anders is dedicated to bringing the insights of the Architectural Uprising into the professional and academic discourse.
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Nathan Andrews
An Australian architect currently based in Tromsø, Nathan is a passionate advocate for Norway’s wooden architecture. His designs have captured the interest of many on Instagram @andrews.architecture
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Embla Eskilt Hagalisletto
A literature student and leader of the Architectural Uprising in Bergen, Embla is a prominent voice in the public debate on aesthetics. Her writing has been featured in several national newspapers.
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Oscar Olderøy
An architecture student at NTNU and board member of Akantus, Oscar works to re-introduce classical design in Norwegian architectural education. He also enrolled at the Classic Planning Institute.
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Sigurd Randby
A recently graduated architect from NTNU and co-initiator of the Classical Design Studio, Sigurd is committed to reviving craftsmanship in architecture. He is currently working for Sebastian Treese in Berlin.
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Carl Korsnes
Editor of the Sivilisasjonen cultural magazine and advocate for classical culture, Carls mission is to make the insights of today's architectural renaissance accessible to all.