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Jesper Eis Eriksen

Jesper Eis Eriksen
Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Affiliation

Circle Member

Jesper Eis Eriksen is the Executive Director of OBEL. An art historian and urbanist, Jesper started as an entrepreneur but transitioned to academia, where he spent many years studying concepts of value and the influence of urban environments on human wellbeing. Gathering this experience and knowledge was key in developing a new philanthropic organisation with a focus on collaborative and cross-disciplinary elements of architecture. Since 2018, he has been working closely with an insightful group of jurors and a small dedicated team to create an architecture foundation with an annual, international award, unique in character, supported by educational and collateral programs, all in the service of both people and the planet.

At OBEL, we believe architecture holds the power to transform spaces and the systems that shape our world alike. That’s why we see The World Around as a kindred force. One that amplifies bold ideas and urgent voices that, like us, envision a future where the built and natural environments are in dynamic, restorative balance. Their work affirms and extends our mission, and that gives us hope.

Jesper Eis Eriksen
OBEL

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