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Floating Cuboid Structure with Photovoltaic Panels and Slender Pillars Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes
Floating Cuboid Structure with Photovoltaic Panels and Slender Pillars Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes
Catharina Schönemann, Alicia Michalke
Elevated on slender pillars, the cuboid structure integrates photovoltaic panels and warm wood accents to create a sustainable visitor center that harmonizes with the breathtaking Icelandic landscape.
iceland hotel visitor center sustainability landscape elevation tourism contemporary nature
Cantilevered Viewing Platform Crafted from Corten Steel and Charred Timber Over Geothermal Landscape
Cantilevered Viewing Platform Crafted from Corten Steel and Charred Timber Over Geothermal Landscape
Lauren Couch
Cantilevered over a geothermal landscape, the visitor center showcases a harmonious blend of Corten steel and charred timber, creating an immersive educational experience that invites exploration of one of Iceland’s natural treasures.
iceland visitor center geothermal corten steel sustainability observation caf educational natural landscape outdoor
Gabion Structures and Solar Harvesting in a Visitor Center Encompassing Geothermal Caves
Gabion Structures and Solar Harvesting in a Visitor Center Encompassing Geothermal Caves
Salim Hilles
Constructed with gabion walls and enhanced by solar energy harvesting, the visitor center offers an immersive gateway to the stunning geothermal caves of Grjótagjá, blending sustainability with a deep connection to the natural landscape.
iceland visitor center sustainability caf observation landscape exhibition caves gabion solar
Angular Steel and Natural Wood Form an Elevated Observation Experience in Iceland's Geothermal Landscape
Angular Steel and Natural Wood Form an Elevated Observation Experience in Iceland's Geothermal Landscape
Adam Pitas
Rising with angular steel and warm wood, this elevated structure offers sweeping views of Iceland's geothermal wonders while serving as a vital visitor center for exploration and enjoyment.
iceland observation visitor center geothermal nature sustainability modular public space caf tourism
Natural Light-Filled Spaces Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber for an Engaging Visitor Experience
Natural Light-Filled Spaces Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber for an Engaging Visitor Experience
Alejandro Moreno
Crafted from translucent polycarbonate and local timber, the visitor center seamlessly integrates natural light and landscape views, offering an immersive gateway for exploration of the geothermal wonders at Grjótagjá.
iceland visitor center geothermal grjtagj sustainability education landscape community nature exploration
Reflective Glass Observation Deck Integrating Steel Framework Amid Geothermal Landscape
Reflective Glass Observation Deck Integrating Steel Framework Amid Geothermal Landscape
Nichola Barrington-leach
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Iceland's geothermal landscape, the reflective glass observation deck seamlessly blends a steel framework with the surrounding topography, providing an immersive experience for visitors to explore the unique geological formations.
iceland observation geothermal visitor platform sustainability landscape exploration caf walkway
Visitor Center Embracing Geothermal Landscapes with Local Stone and Sustainable Materials
Visitor Center Embracing Geothermal Landscapes with Local Stone and Sustainable Materials
Witold Opaliński
Nestled within geothermal caves, this visitor center employs local natural stone and pre-fabricated components to seamlessly blend with its environment while offering an immersive experience that educates visitors about the unique geological features of the landscape.
gyrkala geothermal visitor center education nature sustainable observation platforms natural stone eco-friendly recreational
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