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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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Weathered Steel and Angular Form Creating Communal Retreat in Icelandic Landscape

Weathered Steel and Angular Form Creating Communal Retreat in Icelandic Landscape

Peter Mudde, Peter Canisius, Sjim van Beijsterveld, Daan Hammink

Crafted from weathered steel and designed with an angular footprint, this architectural retreat harmonizes with the Icelandic landscape while providing multifunctional spaces for communal gathering and private reflection.

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Cantilever Observation Platform Embracing Volcanic Landscapes with Natural Wood and Concrete

Cantilever Observation Platform Embracing Volcanic Landscapes with Natural Wood and Concrete

Jan Wojtas, Tobias Fiege

The cantilever observation platform, constructed with concrete and wood, harmonizes with Iceland's volcanic landscape while providing essential visitor access to the surrounding caves and hiking routes.

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Cascading Lookouts with Etfe Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Cascading Lookouts with Etfe Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Mirtilla Alliata di montereale, James Jiang

Designed with cascading lookouts and ETFE canopies, the building connects visitors to the natural landscape while facilitating access to adjacent natural baths.

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Elevated Wooden Terrace Overlooking Nature's Fissure

Elevated Wooden Terrace Overlooking Nature's Fissure

Roman jesus Cordero tovar, IZBETH KATIA MENDOZA FRAGOSO

A panoramic wooden terrace extends thoughtfully over the landscape, creating an elevated vantage point that enhances views of the surrounding fissure and Hverfjall volcano while serving as a welcoming space for visitors.

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Weathering Steel Lookout Overlooking Hverfjall's Caldera

Nathan Louey

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hverfjall, the lookout structure's weathering steel form rises to provide visitors with panoramic views into the volcano's caldera and beyond, enhancing their experience of the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Reflective Steel Lookout Point Overlooking Volcanic Landscape

Paolo Ceredi

A polished stainless steel lookout point extends over the Hverfjall Volcano, offering visitors expansive views while elegantly balancing on the crater's edge.

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Forms of Concrete and Wood Offering Elevated Views of Geological Features

Elizaveta Baranova, Daria Universalyuk, Diana Galina

Elevated podiums crafted from concrete and wood provide distinct viewing points of the Hverfjall Volcano and Lake Mývatn, enhancing the hiking experience for visitors.

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Elevated Observation Point with Steel Foundation and Organic Form

Anastasiia Turapina, Elizaveta Demyanovich, Daria Arhipova, Victiria Parsenteva

An elevated lookout point constructed with a steel foundation and designed in an organic form provides visitors a unique perspective of the volcanic landscape and Lake Myvatn, enhancing the experience of observation in Iceland's rugged terrain.

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Cantilevered Lookout Connected by Cross Laminated Timber over a Geological Fissure

Cantilevered Lookout Connected by Cross Laminated Timber over a Geological Fissure

Jesse Varsamakis

Cantilevered above a geological fissure, the design incorporates Cross Laminated Timber and a reflective aluminum façade to create a visitor centre that enhances the experience of Iceland's unique landscape.

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Elevated Timber Lookout with Charred Wooden Shingles Overlooking Prairie Wetlands

Elevated Timber Lookout with Charred Wooden Shingles Overlooking Prairie Wetlands

Matthew Rodriguez, Charlotte Samoza Grayda

Elevated above the wetlands, the lookout integrates charred wooden shingles and timber framing to create an immersive community space that connects visitors to the historical and ecological narratives of the prairie landscape.

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Curved Rammed Earth Structure Overlooking Vibrant Vineyards

Curved Rammed Earth Structure Overlooking Vibrant Vineyards

Eliza Neagu

The distinctive curved walls of rammed earth create a harmonious connection with the surrounding vineyards, providing an elevated space for wine tasting that emphasizes natural materials and landscape integration.

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Leaning Tower Wrapped in Glass with Steel Frame Overlooking Volcanic Landscape

Leaning Tower Wrapped in Glass with Steel Frame Overlooking Volcanic Landscape

Martin diego Fernandez meijide

A leaning tower constructed with a steel frame and enveloped in glass offers panoramic views of a volcanic landscape while serving as an observation point and educational space for visitors to explore the geological heritage of Iceland.

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Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Benjamin Tan, Robert Hillman

With elevated lookout platforms constructed from FRP grating that seamlessly integrate into the tectonic landscape, the visitor center offers a unique experience of the natural surroundings while providing essential amenities for exploration.

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Elevated Lookout Melding Geometry with Natural Landscape

Mark Goncalves

An elevated volume confronts the landscape with oblique geometries, creating strategic sightlines and inviting natural light in a visitor center that enhances the experience of Hverfjall's volcanic terrain.

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Rammed Earth Walls and Timber Platform Enhance Volcanic Lookout Experience

Marli Swanepoel, Katrin Tenim

Constructed with rammed earth walls and a folded timber platform, the lookout point harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential research and visitor facilities.

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Hempcrete Lookout Point Embracing Volcanic Landscape

Jill Ries

Constructed with hempcrete, the lookout point rises above the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall, creating a serene space for visitors to absorb sweeping views while finding refuge from Iceland's unpredictable weather.

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Mirrored Lookout Point and Greenhouse Integration in Iceland's Unique Landscape

Mirrored Lookout Point and Greenhouse Integration in Iceland's Unique Landscape

Joanna Wojciechowska

The incorporation of mirrored surfaces in the lookout point enhances visibility of the northern lights while a greenhouse fosters engagement with local agriculture, creating a space that promotes wellness and sustainability in Iceland's unique landscape.

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Polygonal Structure with Perforated Metal Panels Offering Elevated Views in Volcanic Landscape

Dimitrios Kogkalidis, Petros Topouzelis

Crafted from perforated metal panels and inspired by the polygonal forms of volcanic rock, this lookout structure provides an unobstructed vantage point for visitors to engage with the dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers

Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers

Ahmet aydın Ortaçay

Constructed from reinforced concrete and inspired by volcanic forms, the design offers a distinctive resting space for trekkers while integrating seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

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