Themed Tour: Contrasts
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How can contrasts and opposites become creative driving forces? How does architecture highlight differences in form, function and material?
And which ideas have stood in stark contrast to one another? Welcome to a guided tour where we explore contrasting examples in ArkDes Collection. We look at unexpected functions brought together, widely different scales within the same setting, and architecture that positions itself as the direct opposite of its historical predecessors. The tour shows how contrasts not only shape architecture but actively drive it forward.
About ArkDes´ themed tours
Each themed tour focuses on selected parts of the exhibition ArkDes Collection, offering new perspectives on architecture and design. The tours are led by ArkDes´ museum educators, are free of charge, and require no advance booking.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
18:00–19:00
Meeting point is Torget at ArkDes. The tour continues in the exhibition ArkDes Collection.
The tour lasts about an hour. Free admission. No prior knowledge required.
Swedish
Read more about accessibility at ArkDes here.
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