The Architects' Association of Iceland presented Department of Architecture Iceland University of the Arts with a wonderful book donation on Friday, October 9. This is 130 copies of the book Guided tour of Icelandic architecture, which are intended for the students of the department for information and inspiration.
The Architects' Association of Iceland published the book Guided tour of Icelandic architecture on the occasion of Reykjavík being nominated as one of Europe's nine cultural cities in 2000. The publication discusses 250 works that reflect the diversity and growth of Icelandic architecture.
Dennis Davíð Jóhannesson, who edited the book, presented the gift of books on behalf of the Icelandic Association of Architects. Massimo Santanicchia, dean of department Arkitektúrdeildar, accepted the gift on behalf of the department.

A valuable gift for students

Massimo Santanicchia thanked the Architects' Association of Iceland for the gift and said it created a valuable opportunity for students to get to know Icelandic architecture:
„On behalf of Arkitektúrdeildar Iceland University of the Arts, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Architects Association of Iceland for the generous gift of 130 copies of the book" Guided tour of Icelandic architecture. Special thanks go to Dennis Davíð Jóhannesson, the editor of the book.
This good gift provides our students with a valuable opportunity to get to know the richness and diversity of Icelandic architecture and deepen their understanding of the built environment. The book will be a source of knowledge and inspiration for them in their studies and work.
We appreciate this support for our students and the warmth that the gift shows. It is also a beautiful testimony to the relationship between architecture education and working architects.“