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Volcanic Rock and Bio-Glass Pavilion Merging Cinema with the Northern Landscape

Volcanic Rock and Bio-Glass Pavilion Merging Cinema with the Northern Landscape

Kava Massih, Avery Mathews, Mark Schlientz, William Talamantes-ruplin

Constructed from volcanic rock and bio-glass, the pavilion seamlessly integrates with the northern landscape while providing a unique venue for showcasing Icelandic cinema and offering views of the Aurora Borealis.

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Geometric Forms With Natural Erratics Embracing Icelandic Landscapes

Geometric Forms With Natural Erratics Embracing Icelandic Landscapes

Kelly Mackinnon, Charles Fernandez, Taylor Grindley

Geometric faceted forms harmonize with occupied erratics to create a series of guest houses that reflect the dynamic Icelandic landscape surrounding Mývatn Lake.

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Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Utilizing ETFE cladding and a biomimetic design approach, the structure harmonizes with its glacial landscape while providing a versatile space for visitor engagement and interaction with nature.

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Crystalline Facade of Local Volcanic Stone and Glass Enveloping an Immersive Lodge Experience

Crystalline Facade of Local Volcanic Stone and Glass Enveloping an Immersive Lodge Experience

Berhan Uludag

A crystalline facade of glass and local volcanic stone captures the essence of the Myvatn landscape, providing an immersive lodge experience designed for observing the northern lights.

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Iceberg-Inspired Community House Using Upcycled Timber and Recycled Concrete

Iceberg-Inspired Community House Using Upcycled Timber and Recycled Concrete

Chan Tak chak

Inspired by the forms of Icelandic icebergs, the community house integrates upcycled timber and recycled concrete to create a multifunctional space for local engagement and resource exchange.

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Geothermal Greenhouse With Low-Carbon Concrete and Terraced Timber Integration

Geothermal Greenhouse With Low-Carbon Concrete and Terraced Timber Integration

Javier Ampuero, Catalina Yutronic

Incorporating geothermal energy and low-carbon concrete within a terraced design, the structure serves as a multifunctional space for culinary experiences and sustainable agricultural education.

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Locally Sourced Stones and Light-Membrane Structure Enhance Greenhouse Functionality

Locally Sourced Stones and Light-Membrane Structure Enhance Greenhouse Functionality

Junichi Nakajo

A light-membrane roof and locally sourced stones create a climate-sensitive greenhouse near Myvatn Lake, designed for sustainable cultivation and community engagement.

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Cave-Like Experience with Twisting Concrete and Steel Structure

Cave-Like Experience with Twisting Concrete and Steel Structure

Anya Jeffery, Nicole Dyer, Yutaro Sakai, Kyle Hoak

The twisting concrete and steel form creates a cave-like environment that seamlessly integrates with Mývatn's landscape, serving as a visitor center inviting exploration of Iceland's natural beauty.

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Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Desmond Zeiber

Inspired by glacial forms, the design employs a robust substructure to enhance user engagement through designated high and low commitment zones, ultimately serving as an observatory and interactive gathering space.

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Translucent Glass Walls and Volcanic Concrete at Iceland's Tectonic Divide

Translucent Glass Walls and Volcanic Concrete at Iceland's Tectonic Divide

Erwin Riefkohl, Alexandra Betancourt, Mia Riefkohl

Constructed with volcanic concrete and translucent glass walls, the design integrates into Iceland's tectonic landscape, offering pathways and a retreat space for visitors drawn to this unique geological setting.

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Glacial Integration and Visitor Experience in a Volcanic Landscape

Glacial Integration and Visitor Experience in a Volcanic Landscape

Benjamin Haswell, Liviu Filipov, Alesandro Giacomelli

Set against Iceland's dramatic volcanic landscape, the integration of glacial-inspired forms creates an educational hub that enhances visitor engagement with the region’s natural processes.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Structural Insulated Panels in a Nordic Trekking Refuge

Charred Wooden Shingles and Structural Insulated Panels in a Nordic Trekking Refuge

Reece Gonsar

With a robust form clad in charred wooden shingles and enhanced by structural insulated panels, the design provides a sustainable oasis for trekkers amidst Iceland’s rugged terrain.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glacial Stone Form a Community Hub in an Icelandic Landscape

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glacial Stone Form a Community Hub in an Icelandic Landscape

Haoyu Chen, Jackson Sidney Killick, Junjie Zhang

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and native glacial stone, the design integrates with the Icelandic landscape to create an educational and recreational hub that fosters community engagement.

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Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Qianrong Shi, Xinyan Chen

With its reflective glass walls and strategically placed skylights, the design captures the essence of Iceland's glacial landscape while providing a functional space for café and exhibition experiences.

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Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

Bingjun Chen

Built with locally sourced lava rocks and designed to leverage geothermal heat, the facility offers a multifunctional space for visitors to engage with the landscape while reflecting on the interplay between fire and ice.

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Greenhouse Dining Integrating Thermal Properties with Scenic Views

Greenhouse Dining Integrating Thermal Properties with Scenic Views

Anna Bowyer

Set against the backdrop of Iceland's glacial landscape, the integration of a greenhouse for fresh produce within a thermal-efficient structure creates a unique dining experience that emphasizes sustainability and local sourcing.

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Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Winyou Wanichsiriroj, Wiriya Kitkrailard, Nongnuch Ngamsirichaikun, Jinvara Vanichsiriroje

Utilizing volcanic stone and fritted glass, the design creates a community space that fosters interaction while harmonizing with Iceland's dramatic landscape of glaciers and volcanoes.

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Exploring Light and Darkness Through Concrete Tower Design

Exploring Light and Darkness Through Concrete Tower Design

Joseph Kim, Hyejin Lee, Jong wook Won

A concrete tower designed to navigate the interplay of light and darkness offers visitors a unique spatial experience while serving as a vantage point for exploring Iceland's distinct geological landscape.

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Cave-Like Monolith Crafted From Black Sand and Glacial Water

Cave-Like Monolith Crafted From Black Sand and Glacial Water

Pablo Castro, Louis Boulacheb

Crafted from black sand and glacial water, the monolithic structure embodies a cave-like form that offers visitors an immersive experience while engaging with the surrounding Icelandic landscape.

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Ice Crystal Structures and Recycled Plastic Pavilions for Ecological Resilience

Luming Xiao, Shanle Lin, OMAR AL-HASSAWI

Utilizing ice crystal structures and pavilions made from recycled plastic, the design aims to restore biodiversity and provide habitat resilience in response to pressing environmental challenges.

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Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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

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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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Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto

Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.

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The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates

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Hubert Pierre Olivier Charlaix, Mathieu Henri Pierre Nouhen

Situated in a remote and climatically challenging environment, the design responds to the need for shelter and communal space within a rugged natural landscape. The approach reflects regional building traditions while addressing functional requirements for comfort and protection.

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A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

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Abdollah Enferadi, Fateme Kameli, Alireza Rezaei, Arash Shariati

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Search results for: “Glacial”

54 projects found:

Volcanic Rock and Bio-Glass Pavilion Merging Cinema with the Northern Landscape

Geometric Forms With Natural Erratics Embracing Icelandic Landscapes

Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Crystalline Facade of Local Volcanic Stone and Glass Enveloping an Immersive Lodge Experience

Iceberg-Inspired Community House Using Upcycled Timber and Recycled Concrete

Geothermal Greenhouse With Low-Carbon Concrete and Terraced Timber Integration

Locally Sourced Stones and Light-Membrane Structure Enhance Greenhouse Functionality

Cave-Like Experience with Twisting Concrete and Steel Structure

Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Translucent Glass Walls and Volcanic Concrete at Iceland's Tectonic Divide

Glacial Integration and Visitor Experience in a Volcanic Landscape

Charred Wooden Shingles and Structural Insulated Panels in a Nordic Trekking Refuge

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glacial Stone Form a Community Hub in an Icelandic Landscape

Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

Greenhouse Dining Integrating Thermal Properties with Scenic Views

Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Exploring Light and Darkness Through Concrete Tower Design

Cave-Like Monolith Crafted From Black Sand and Glacial Water

Ice Crystal Structures and Recycled Plastic Pavilions for Ecological Resilience

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

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