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Movable Guesthouses Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embracing the Arctic Landscape

Movable Guesthouses Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embracing the Arctic Landscape

Tanya Ally, Antonio Martin-macho sanchez de rojas

Movable guesthouses composed of cross-laminated timber panels enhance the experience of viewing the Aurora Borealis, seamlessly integrating with the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall while prioritizing sustainability and user interaction.

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Monolithic Structure with Volcanic Elements Overlooking a Scenic Crater

Monolithic Structure with Volcanic Elements Overlooking a Scenic Crater

Samuel Schubert

Constructed from insulating concrete and volcanic materials, the building emerges as a monolithic form that harmonizes with the landscape while providing versatile exhibition space and community engagement opportunities.

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Light Wells and Subterranean Spaces in Icelandic Landscape Museum

Light Wells and Subterranean Spaces in Icelandic Landscape Museum

Yang Yu

With its innovative use of light wells and a partially subterranean design that blends seamlessly with the terrain, the museum in Iceland provides an engaging space for visitors to explore the region's geology and culture.

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Glass Facades and Greenhouses Overlooking Hverfjall Crater Dining Experience

Glass Facades and Greenhouses Overlooking Hverfjall Crater Dining Experience

Zlata Rybchenko

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hverfjall Crater, the combination of glass facades and integrated greenhouses creates a dynamic restaurant experience that merges culinary offerings with an immersive connection to the local landscape.

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Rounded Spaces Amidst the Crater's Contours with Natural Light Filters

Jehean Sim, Nayeon Kim, Changmin Park, Dongho Han, Nayeon Kim, Changmin Park, Dongho Han, Nayeon Kim, Changmin Park, Dongho Han, Nayeon Kim, Changmin Park, Dongho Han

The observation deck, designed with rounded elements that mimic the contours of Hverfjall, offers visitors engaging views while effectively integrating natural light to enhance the experience of exploring Northern Iceland’s unique landscape.

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Continuous Steel Beams Supporting a Volcanic Crater Viewing Platform

Yussef Bravo

Continuous steel beams support a viewing platform that seamlessly integrates with the topography of Hverfjall crater, offering distinct perspectives of the Milky Way and Lake Mývatn while serving as a hub for cultural and recreational activities.

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Charred Cedar Pavilion Anchoring Visitor Experience at Volcanic Crater

Charred Cedar Pavilion Anchoring Visitor Experience at Volcanic Crater

Edbert Cheng, Yuting Zhang

Charred cedar cladding envelops a modular timber structure designed to offer sustenance and rest for hikers at the base of Hverfjall Crater.

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Fluid Forms and Natural Light Elevate a Sustainable Visitor Center Crafted from Locally-Sourced Wood and Glass

Fluid Forms and Natural Light Elevate a Sustainable Visitor Center Crafted from Locally-Sourced Wood and Glass

Hallee Kinikin

Crafted from locally-sourced wood and expansive glass panels, the visitor center embodies fluid forms that reflect the volcanic landscape, serving as an educational hub for Iceland's coffee culture and geological heritage.

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Warmth Within an Earthen Fissure Crafted from Oxidized Steel

Warmth Within an Earthen Fissure Crafted from Oxidized Steel

Thomas Slay, Boris Stoyanov, Frank Lapuma, Davis Drury

An earthen fissure invites visitors into a warm café crafted from oxidized steel and designed to provide shelter while engaging with the stark landscape of Hverfjall Crater.

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Translucent Facade and Lava Trail Cladding in a Cultural Cinema Pavilion

Translucent Facade and Lava Trail Cladding in a Cultural Cinema Pavilion

Benjamin Gontkovic

With a design that incorporates a translucent facade and lava trail cladding, the pavilion serves as a cultural facility for cinema while engaging visitors with the dramatic landscape of Lake Myvatn and the Hverfjall crater.

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Views of Hverfjall Through Precast Concrete Terraces and Earth-Incorporated Play Areas

Views of Hverfjall Through Precast Concrete Terraces and Earth-Incorporated Play Areas

Ralph Christensen, Thomas Christensen

With a focus on integrating precast concrete terraces and play areas into the earthen landscape, the project offers visitors a direct connection to Hverfjall's breathtaking views while serving as a community hub for engagement and exploration.

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Geothermal Immersion Within Scaled Hverfjall Crater Experience

Geothermal Immersion Within Scaled Hverfjall Crater Experience

Quentin Blaising

With a geothermal power plant integrated beneath its structure, the design offers an immersive experience of Hverfjall crater while serving as a museum and educational center that highlights Iceland's unique geology and sustainability practices.

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Burnt Cedar Panels Framing Views Within a Sustainable Visitor Pathway

Solachi Ramanathan, Vijayaraj Ramalingam

Burnt cedar panels and sand-cast aluminum elements create a reflective pathway that guides visitors through the geological landscape of Hverfjall, emphasizing sustainability while offering educational engagement with the surrounding environment.

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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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Cantilevered Steel Decks over Volcanic Crater with Durable Concrete Elements

Jim Riley

Cantilevered steel decks extend over Hverfjall Crater, offering visitors unique vantage points that engage with the volcanic landscape while utilizing durable precast concrete construction.

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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.

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Visitor Shelter Embracing Geological Context with Climate Response Design

Visitor Shelter Embracing Geological Context with Climate Response Design

Juyeon Ha, Yerin Noh, TAEIN BANG

Nestled within the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall, the design utilizes climate-responsive features to create a visitor shelter that seamlessly integrates with its geological context.

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Lava-Inspired Lines in Rolled Zinc and Reclaimed Birch at a Volcanic Visitor Center

Lava-Inspired Lines in Rolled Zinc and Reclaimed Birch at a Volcanic Visitor Center

Paul Haigh

Defined by its undulating form evoking volcanic layers and featuring rolled zinc roofing alongside reclaimed birch, the visitor center serves as a gateway for exploration and education at Hverfjall.

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Patinated Copper Cladding Framing Crater Views for Contemplation Space

Patinated Copper Cladding Framing Crater Views for Contemplation Space

Esteban Marrufo, Kenneth Kepchar

Displaying patinated copper cladding that echoes the hues of the northern lights, the design captures expansive crater views while providing a contemplative space for visitors.

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Basalt and Pumice Pavilion with Panoramic Views of Hverfjall Crater

Basalt and Pumice Pavilion with Panoramic Views of Hverfjall Crater

Laura Franeková

Constructed from basalt and pumice, the pavilion offers panoramic views of Hverfjall crater while serving as a venue for film screenings and community events.

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