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Eva Löfgren is a Lecturer in the Department of Cultural Preservation at the University of Gothenburg. Her academic work bridges architectural history, cultural heritage, and spatial theory, with a particular focus on the evolving roles of religious and legal buildings in Swedish society.
Her research interests include:
- Space and society
- The church as cultural heritage
- Rural public space
- History of settlement
- Scientific theory and method in heritage studies
Her recent publications span topics from courthouse architecture to the conservation of concrete buildings and the dual identity of churches as both religious and heritage sites. The articles reflect a consistent engagement with spatial practices, institutional architecture, and the socio-political dimensions of preservation. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Ola Wetterberg and Mattias Kärrholm.
Eva Löfgren is actively involved in research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish National Antiquities Board, including:
- 'The room of justice. On the architecture, technologies and spatial practices of the court' (2020–2023)
- 'Historical concrete' (2020–2022)
- Past projects include 'How did the Church of Sweden become a national cultural heritage?' (2014–2019)
She has served as an editorial member and reviewer for journals such as Bebyggelsehistorisk Tidskrift and was editor of Byggnadskultur (2011–2014). No scientific awards are listed in the provided text.
She has contributed significantly to academic discourse through numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and editorial work, particularly in Scandinavian heritage and architectural history contexts.
There is no mention of student supervision or grant leadership, but her sustained research activity and publications indicate an established scholarly presence. She is not listed as part-time, retired, or deceased, and appears to be a current faculty member.
