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Skylit Cabins Crafted from Local Timber Within a Volcanic Landscape

Skylit Cabins Crafted from Local Timber Within a Volcanic Landscape

Ryan Danby, Samantha Moscardelli

Skylights embedded in locally sourced timber cabins offer unobstructed views of the aurora borealis, creating a unique retreat that blends seamlessly with the volcanic landscape of Iceland.

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Earth-Sheltered Lodges with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles in an Icelandic Landscape

Sinead Lim, Campbell Weddell

Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, the design merges seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape while providing multifunctional lodges for visitors to experience the Northern Lights.

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Corten Steel Framing and Gabion Walls Create Elevated Guest Accommodations for Aurora Viewing

Corten Steel Framing and Gabion Walls Create Elevated Guest Accommodations for Aurora Viewing

Bryan Hicks

Constructed with Corten steel and gabion walls, this project offers movable guest accommodations designed for optimal Aurora Borealis viewing against the backdrop of Iceland's rugged landscape.

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Reflective Surfaces and Shefra Cladding in Timber Guest Cottages Embracing Local Mythology

Reflective Surfaces and Shefra Cladding in Timber Guest Cottages Embracing Local Mythology

Kalia Charalambous

Emphasizing reflective surfaces and SHEFRA cladding, the design integrates sustainably sourced timber and engages with local mythology to create a guest village that enhances visitor experience in the striking landscape of northern Scandinavia.

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A Contemporary Community Space Rooted in Nordic Tradition

A Contemporary Community Space Rooted in Nordic Tradition

Ana Belčič, Klara Prošek

Constructed with volcanic ash concrete and cross-laminated timber, the sunken structure provides an immersive communal living space that integrates seamlessly with Iceland's striking landscape.

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Crater-Inspired Structure Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles for Celestial Observation

Crater-Inspired Structure Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles for Celestial Observation

Benjamin Olsen, Ryan Hughes

The design's crater-like form, constructed with cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, creates an optimal environment for celestial observation and enhances community engagement within a naturally integrated landscape.

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Elevated Viewpoints Framing Hverfjall and Aurora Borealis

Elevated Viewpoints Framing Hverfjall and Aurora Borealis

Facundo Trovatto, Facundo Varela

Elevated to provide breathtaking views of Hverfjall and the aurora borealis, the design integrates a buried volume that shelters against harsh weather while serving as a cultural center for community engagement.

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Circular Craters and Wooden Elements Elevate Aurora Observation in Volcanic Landscape

Chansur Park, Shinyoung Moon

Positioned atop volcanic terrain, the observatory utilizes prefabricated wooden structures and circular crater motifs to create a focused environment for aurora observation.

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Concrete Structure Integrating Geothermal Energy for Seasonal Aurora Viewing

Concrete Structure Integrating Geothermal Energy for Seasonal Aurora Viewing

Halle Delmargo

A concrete structure that utilizes geothermal energy complements the seasonal visibility of the Aurora Borealis, offering an engaging experience for visitors year-round.

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Thin-Walled Structure Embracing Magnetic Forces and Cinematic Experience

Thin-Walled Structure Embracing Magnetic Forces and Cinematic Experience

Donggyu Lee, Gaeun Jin, Dawon Kim, Minho Choi

A thin-walled structure designed to embody magnetic forces facilitates an immersive cinematic experience while connecting visitors to the enchanting Icelandic landscape.

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Architectural Retreat Featuring Glazed Roofs and Sustainable Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Architectural Retreat Featuring Glazed Roofs and Sustainable Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Agata Biernacka, Maksymilian Jankowski

With modular units constructed from cross-laminated timber panels and expansive glazed roofs designed for optimal aurora viewing, the architectural retreat redefines sustainable living in a remote Icelandic landscape.

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Twisted Roofs and Modular Structures Highlighting Geothermal Efficiency in Icelandic Guest Houses

Twisted Roofs and Modular Structures Highlighting Geothermal Efficiency in Icelandic Guest Houses

Heejin Nam, Saim Han, Myeong jeong Lee

With twisted roofs designed for optimal Aurora visibility and modular guest houses constructed from local materials, the project integrates geothermal heating to create an efficient communal space in Iceland's unique landscape.

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Dark Zinc Cladding and Adjustable Foundations Define Guest Accommodation Designed for Aurora Viewing

Dark Zinc Cladding and Adjustable Foundations Define Guest Accommodation Designed for Aurora Viewing

Anna Lundh, Shadi Jalali heravi, Alisher Jalaldinov

Offering a seamless connection to the natural landscape, the design incorporates dark zinc cladding and adjustable foundations to create a guest accommodation that enhances the experience of observing the aurora borealis.

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Panoramic Views with Reflective Curtains in a Geothermal Hospitality Setting

Panoramic Views with Reflective Curtains in a Geothermal Hospitality Setting

In Soyeon, Im Miri, Kim Rihyeon

Reflective curtains create an immersive experience of the aurora borealis, while a docking system ensures flexible guest room configurations in a medium-large geothermal hospitality setting.

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Burnt Wood Cottages Framing Uninterrupted Aurora Views in Iceland

Burnt Wood Cottages Framing Uninterrupted Aurora Views in Iceland

Jiří Ullwer

Burnt wood cottages designed to offer expansive views of the aurora borealis create a tranquil retreat in the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Apertures Framing Nature with Stone and Community Spaces

Apertures Framing Nature with Stone and Community Spaces

Eduardo Ferreira

A series of carefully positioned apertures captures the aurora borealis while the use of stone and communal spaces enhances integration with the Icelandic landscape, creating a guesthouse that fosters connection among visitors.

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Reflective Surfaces Merging with Nature in Iceland’s Visitor Center

Reflective Surfaces Merging with Nature in Iceland’s Visitor Center

Iker Hernández oñativa

Reflective surfaces interact with Iceland's changing landscape in a purpose-driven visitor center designed to enhance the experience of viewing the Northern Lights.

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Capturing Natural Light Through the Aurora Box in a Geothermal Greenhouse Restaurant

Capturing Natural Light Through the Aurora Box in a Geothermal Greenhouse Restaurant

Mohamad Rahimizadeh, Shaghayegh Nemati, Sara Rajabi, Mohamadreza Ghasemi

The Aurora Box's transparent walls harness natural light in a geothermal greenhouse setting, enhancing the dining experience while showcasing Iceland’s agricultural potential.

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Concrete and Wood Pavilion Emphasizing Light Between Cave and Sky

Concrete and Wood Pavilion Emphasizing Light Between Cave and Sky

Rong Hu, Louise xinyu Liu, Junhao Lin, Hongxuan Zhu

Blending concrete and wood, the pavilion creates a dynamic space that uses light to connect the underground Grjótagjá cave with the auroras above, serving as a cinematic hub for cultural engagement.

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Reflecting Aurora Through Concrete and Aluminum in a Cultural Pavilion

Reflecting Aurora Through Concrete and Aluminum in a Cultural Pavilion

Patnicha Maneewan, Nichapat Areesomboon, Tharida Srijaroon

A pavilion crafted from concrete and aluminum captures the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights, providing a unique space for film exhibitions that celebrate Icelandic culture and environmental awareness.

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