Navigating Collaboration and Change with Tomas Stokke

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⁠Ecocity World Summit ⁠Special Episode

In the second episode of Season 3, Nurgul meets Tomas Stokke, co-founder of Haptic Architects in 2009 alongside Scott Grady, Timo Haedrich, and Nikki Butenschøn. As a Norwegian national based in London, Tomas divides his time between the London and Oslo offices.

Tomas plays a pivotal role in Haptic's international endeavors and leads several significant projects, including the Norwegian Government Headquarters, Noida International Airport, Oslo Airport City, and a substantial waterside development for a marine center and aquarium in Oslo. During the episode, he discusses the importance of sustainability and the need for flexible buildings that can adapt to changing needs. He also emphasizes the value of collaboration in the design process and the benefits of working with diverse stakeholders. Tomas's excitement about the ongoing waterfront marine campus project in Oslo, dedicated to ocean regeneration and education, shines through. The interview wraps up with an engaging discussion about motivation and the research process.