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Cairns of Basalt Rising from the Hverfjall Crater
Cairns of Basalt Rising from the Hverfjall Crater
Cameron Osborn
Rising from the Hverfjall Crater, basalt cairns create a dialogue between human presence and natural forces, offering a contemplative space for visitors to engage with the landscape.
iceland cairns nature landscape commemoration public hverfjall geology interaction contemplation
Tectonic Divides and Concrete Forms in a Visitor Center Environment
Tectonic Divides and Concrete Forms in a Visitor Center Environment
Stefan Wirth, Anna Aschberger
With a central axial split that symbolizes the tectonic divide and a design rooted in the simplicity of stacked forms, the visitor center integrates educational exhibits and practical spaces to enhance the understanding of Iceland's unique geological landscape.
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Natural Stone Facade and Reinforced Concrete Vertical Shelter Designed for Trekkers
Natural Stone Facade and Reinforced Concrete Vertical Shelter Designed for Trekkers
Ivan Bekavac, Miroslav Posavec
Incorporating a natural stone facade and reinforced concrete structure, this vertical shelter provides a modular habitat for trekkers while harmonizing with the rugged Icelandic landscape.
iceland shelter habitation modular cultural sustainable communal landmark trekkers landscape
Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape
Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape
Shannon Mclain, Petra Stanev
Designed with translucent fiberglass cairns that reflect Icelandic folklore, the project enhances navigation while providing essential visitor amenities in a dynamic landscape.
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Community Engagement Through Gabion Walls and Wind Energy at a Mountain Peak
Community Engagement Through Gabion Walls and Wind Energy at a Mountain Peak
Árpád Szabó, Valentina Fesenko
Constructed with gabion walls and powered by a small wind turbine, the installation invites visitors to engage with the natural landscape while providing a functional lookout point at the peak of the Hverfjall volcano.
iceland landmark interaction hiking viewpoint community shelter participation wind turbine cairn
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Merging with Iceland's Lava Landscape
Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Merging with Iceland's Lava Landscape
Thomas Cheney
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and integrated into the Eldhraun Lava Field, the design offers sustainable lodging that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.
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