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Basalt Facade and Recycled Glass Create a Cultural Pavilion Nestled in Iceland's Volcanic Landscape
Basalt Facade and Recycled Glass Create a Cultural Pavilion Nestled in Iceland's Volcanic Landscape
Azzam bre Mahaputra, Rina sari Tarigan-baumbach
Harnessing the local basalt and repurposed glass to merge seamlessly with Iceland's volcanic landscape, the pavilion serves as a cultural hub celebrating Icelandic cinema and inviting visitors to explore the artistry within.
iceland pavilion cinema cultural gallery sustainable community retreat geothermal landscape
Reflective Surfaces and Basalt Façade Create an Immersive Experience in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Reflective Surfaces and Basalt Façade Create an Immersive Experience in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Ismail utkan Yonter, Sara Olmez
Utilizing a captivating basalt façade and reflective stainless steel panels, this visitor center harmoniously integrates with Iceland’s rugged landscapes while inviting exploration and interaction with its stunning natural surroundings.
iceland grotto visitor center observation paths nature sustainability basalt exploration
Hexagonal Basalt Facade Enhances Cultural Experience Within Iceland's Volcanic Landscape
Hexagonal Basalt Facade Enhances Cultural Experience Within Iceland's Volcanic Landscape
Abdallah Alkhalailah, Zain Alhammouri
With its distinctive hexagonal basalt facade that mirrors the natural geological formations of the surrounding landscape, the design serves as a cultural hub for exploring Iceland's rich heritage and geological wonders.
iceland museum cultural volcano exhibition sustainability local basalt education hexagonal
Basalt Facade and Geothermal Energy Harnessing in a Community-Focused Culinary Space
Basalt Facade and Geothermal Energy Harnessing in a Community-Focused Culinary Space
Keisuke Okamoto
Harnessing geothermal energy and showcasing a basalt facade, the design integrates sustainable agriculture within its community-focused culinary space, creating an environment that connects patrons to the local landscape.
iceland restaurant greenhouse sustainability community agriculture volcano cuisine local nature
Basalt Facade and Operable Openings in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Basalt Facade and Operable Openings in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Dominika Bugajska, Karolina Skowronek, Carlos Vega betancor, Dagna Dembiecka
With a basalt facade and strategically placed operable openings, the design harmoniously blends local materials with the surrounding landscape, creating a sustainable visitor center that offers immersive experiences of the Icelandic geothermal environment.
iceland lookout tourism geothermal cultural sustainability monolithic landscape local materials observation
Basalt Facade and Cantilevered Roof Create a Connection to Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
Basalt Facade and Cantilevered Roof Create a Connection to Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
De-jan Lu
With a striking basalt facade and a cantilevered roof that echoes volcanic formations, the design seamlessly integrates with Iceland's rugged landscape while serving as an educational hub for the wonders of volcanic activity.
iceland museum volcano education exhibition community sustainability environment interactive basalt
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