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ETFE-Enhanced Guest Pods Integrated With Driftwood and Geothermal Design for Wellness Retreats
ETFE-Enhanced Guest Pods Integrated With Driftwood and Geothermal Design for Wellness Retreats
Mallory Mclain
Crafted from lightweight ETFE and locally sourced driftwood, the guest pods seamlessly blend into the Icelandic landscape while utilizing geothermal energy to create an inviting retreat focused on wellness and community engagement.
iceland wellness guest pods community sustainability nature modularity geothermal interaction retreat
Translucent Glazed Panels and Paleo Oak Create a Connected Experience in an Icelandic Hospitality Retreat
Translucent Glazed Panels and Paleo Oak Create a Connected Experience in an Icelandic Hospitality Retreat
Rebecca Smith
With its translucent glazed panels reflecting the enchanting Northern Lights and sustainably sourced Paleo Oak framing the design, this Icelandic hospitality retreat offers a unique blend of art, nature, and community engagement.
iceland hospitality guest pods sustainability community northern lights art installations equine modular nature
Mobile Pods Designed with ETFE and Timber Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Mobile Pods Designed with ETFE and Timber Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Emily Clabbers
Crafted with mobile guest pods of ETFE and sustainable timber, the design seamlessly integrates into Iceland's rugged landscape, offering visitors an immersive experience in local culture and nature.
iceland hotel sustainability nature guest experience mobile community environment tourism
Geometric Form Enhanced By Sod Roof And Local Stone Crafting A Unique Community Retreat
Geometric Form Enhanced By Sod Roof And Local Stone Crafting A Unique Community Retreat
Reihaneh Noori, Hannah Vaughn, Nader Nikgoftar, Mehran Rezvan
A sculptural form clad in sod and local stone seamlessly integrates with the landscape, creating a serene retreat that fosters community connection and reflection in nature.
iceland sustainable residential contemporary communal local materials nature hospitality immersive cultural
Nature-focused accommodation featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a serene landscape.
Nature-focused accommodation featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a serene landscape.
Trista Davis
Nestled within Iceland’s pristine landscape, this nature-focused accommodation seamlessly blends cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles to create mobile guest pods that foster deep immersion in the surrounding environment.
iceland sustainable accommodation nature community guest pods timber geothermal wellness eco-friendly
Charred Wood Cladding and Geothermal Energy Define a Sustainable Retreat in the Icelandic Landscape
Charred Wood Cladding and Geothermal Energy Define a Sustainable Retreat in the Icelandic Landscape
Justin Watts, Lewis Johnson
Incorporating charred wood cladding alongside a geothermal heating system, the design harmoniously blends sustainability with the rugged beauty of Iceland, creating a serene guesthouse experience amid the stunning landscape.
iceland guesthouse sustainability geothermal hospitality landscape private community nature thermal
Spectral Aluminum Facade Meets Reclaimed Wood in A Sustainable Retreat for Aurora Viewing
Spectral Aluminum Facade Meets Reclaimed Wood in A Sustainable Retreat for Aurora Viewing
Ya ching Tsai
With a facade of reflective aluminum that dances with the changing light and interiors crafted from repurposed wood, this retreat offers an intimate setting for experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights.
iceland hospitality immersion sustainability retreat accommodation natural experience community northern lights
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