Editor in chief speech

March 8, 2021

Dialogue With Nature
On the occasion of the Launch of the Villa Magazine "Norwegian Villas Issue".
March 8 th 2021

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for joining us for the launch ceremony of Villa Magazine’s “Norwegian Villas Issue.”
I am truly proud of the quality of this edition—its visual experience, content, and artistic merit.

Above all, I am proud to have accomplished this work in Iran, a country that continues to persevere under severe sanctions and isolation. I firmly believe that, once these restrictions are lifted, we will have even more to contribute to the global stage of art and architecture.

Special thanks to the entire Villa Magazine team. It is particularly meaningful that, as we gather on March 8th, International Women’s Day, the majority of our team are women. I am deeply grateful to each one of you:
Fatemeh Tajik, Rana Zadeh, Hosna Pourhashemi, Mahshid Motamed, Farnoosh Bandi, Kiana Amirmazaheri, Kimia Sabooni, Saeedeh Mahdavian, Bahar Arash, and Golrokh Shahbaz.

My sincere gratitude to Mr. Sigvald Hauge, Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Iran, for his generous support in helping us share our vision.
I would also like to recognize our distinguished guests of honor, the ambassadors of Norway, Finland, and Sweden to Tehran, and their spouses:
Mr. Sigvald Hauge and Mrs. Vibeke Simonsen
Mr. Keijo Norvanto and Mrs. Teija Norvanto
Mr. Mattias Lentz and Mrs. Katerina Lentz

May this event mark the beginning of a rich cultural exchange between our countries for years to come.

We believe that villas represent much more than second homes or escapes. They are sanctuaries for adventure, reflection, and restoration—places for architectural invention and meaningful conversation. The connection to nature and degree of separation that villas provide are essential to human well-being, offering the restorative powers of natural settings in contrast to the commotion of city life. As we explore these themes, we welcome dialogue and cultural exchange without borders.

Thank you all for your presence and your support of our future endeavors.

At this point, I would like to invite our honored guests, Mr. Sigvald Hauge, Mr. Keijo Norvanto, and Mr. Mattias Lentz to the stage, to receive a commemorative gift in appreciation for their attendance and support.

May this be the start of a thriving cultural partnership between our nations, lasting for years—and decades—to come.

1- (The Norwegian hytte; The essential guide to the great Norwegian hytte-Jenny K Blake)
2- Dagur Eggertsson

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