Henning Larsen (1925–2013) was a Danish architect celebrated for his light-filled, sculptural designs that blend modernism with Nordic traditions. Founder of Henning Larsen Architects, he designed the Copenhagen Opera House, the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. His work emphasized daylight, transparency, and environmental harmony, creating spaces that feel both monumental and welcoming. Larsen was also a respected educator, influencing Scandinavian architecture through teaching and writing. His lasting legacy lies in his ability to fuse aesthetic elegance with functionality, shaping contemporary architectural discourse on light, form, and urban integration.