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Volcanic Rock-Inspired Pavilion With Prefabricated Wooden Panels Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Volcanic Rock-Inspired Pavilion With Prefabricated Wooden Panels Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Chinh Vu
Clad in prefabricated wooden panels that echo volcanic rock formations, this pavilion immerses visitors in Iceland's dramatic landscapes while providing a versatile space for film and cultural exhibitions.
iceland pavilion film technology nature sustainability interactive cliffs exhibition multi-use
Reflective Skin and Lava Stone Form a Natural Performance Venue in Iceland
Reflective Skin and Lava Stone Form a Natural Performance Venue in Iceland
Jon Fielding, Beduro Bae, Daniel Birdsall
A harmonious blend of reflective skin and locally sourced lava stone creates a captivating performance venue that seamlessly integrates with Iceland's stunning natural landscape, offering a unique space for cultural expression and community engagement.
iceland cultural performance exhibition sustainable natural creative public space light
Biophilic Community Hub Featuring Textured Concrete and Locally Sourced Wood
Biophilic Community Hub Featuring Textured Concrete and Locally Sourced Wood
Chan Tak chak
Textured concrete and locally sourced wood create a harmonious connection to Iceland's stunning glaciers, serving as a versatile community hub that fosters engagement and sustainability.
iceland community sustainability education public space greenhouse workshop multipurpose eco-friendly local engagement
Lava Stone and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Greenhouse and Restaurant Experience
Lava Stone and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Greenhouse and Restaurant Experience
Ruben Everett, Ash Fridd, Alex Doibani, Wilber Ilett
Constructed with locally sourced lava stone and cross-laminated timber, this architectural design harmonizes with its rugged Icelandic landscape while serving as a greenhouse and restaurant that emphasizes sustainability and local agriculture.
iceland restaurant greenhouse sustainability geothermal agriculture volcanic timber lava stone landscape
Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Integrating Natural Ventilation and Transparent Aesthetics for Culinary Experiences
Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Integrating Natural Ventilation and Transparent Aesthetics for Culinary Experiences
Daryl Venpin, Mingtong Zhuang
Emphasizing cross-laminated timber and transparent facades, the design captures natural light while fostering a strong connection to the Icelandic landscape, creating an inviting space for culinary exploration and environmental engagement.
iceland restaurant greenhouse sustainable culinary community natural education agriculture nature
Cross-Laminated Timber Greenhouse Blending Natural Landscape with Geothermal Energy
Cross-Laminated Timber Greenhouse Blending Natural Landscape with Geothermal Energy
Zsófia Nagy, Benedek Merza, Dorisz Fenyvesi
Utilizing cross-laminated timber and geothermal systems, this greenhouse complex harmoniously integrates with the Icelandic landscape, serving as a vibrant hub for sustainable agriculture and community engagement.
iceland greenhouse caf sustainability community agriculture geothermal modular natural interactive
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape in Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape in Community Space
Jonathan Lettmann, Ryan Barriball
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design seamlessly integrates with Iceland's volcanic landscape to create a welcoming space for visitors at a community center.
iceland visitor center caf waiting area volcanic sustainability timber landscape geothermal public space
Transparent Acrylic and Mirrored Glass Elevate a Cave-Inspired Observation Tower in Iceland's Natural Landscape
Transparent Acrylic and Mirrored Glass Elevate a Cave-Inspired Observation Tower in Iceland's Natural Landscape
Lisa Baumann, Marie Heinze
Emphasizing transparency and reflection through its use of acrylic and mirrored glass, the observation tower seamlessly integrates into Iceland's rugged landscape, offering an unparalleled experience of the Northern Lights.
iceland cave tower observation hospitality geothermal tourism sustainability natural landscape
Exposed Infrastructure and Steel Framework Enveloping Educational Spaces in a Geothermal Context
Exposed Infrastructure and Steel Framework Enveloping Educational Spaces in a Geothermal Context
Aurélien Massart, Thomas Lourdeaux, Thibault Lerouge
Emphasizing exposed infrastructure and a robust steel framework, the visitor center integrates seamlessly with its geothermal surroundings to provide an immersive educational experience on sustainable energy practices.
iceland visitor center geothermal sustainability education exhibition local materials open space natural light interactive
Volcanic Rock Clad Structure with Green Roof Embracing Community Education in Iceland
Volcanic Rock Clad Structure with Green Roof Embracing Community Education in Iceland
Ye been Lee, Yeon Park, Jung won Park
Clad in volcanic rock and crowned with a green roof, this museum serves as an educational hub that connects visitors to Iceland's geological wonders while fostering community engagement.
iceland museum exhibition community geology nature sustainability education landscape volcano
Sustainable Pavilion With Vegetated Roof and Polished Concrete Embracing Icelandic Cinema
Sustainable Pavilion With Vegetated Roof and Polished Concrete Embracing Icelandic Cinema
Ivana Milosevic
Embodying the essence of Icelandic cinema, this pavilion seamlessly integrates a vegetated roof and polished concrete into the landscape, providing an immersive venue for film exhibitions and community engagement.
iceland pavilion cinema exhibition cultural nature landscape sustainability local community
A-frame Structure Featuring Local Birch and Passive Glazing Integration for Eco-Friendly Visitor Experience
A-frame Structure Featuring Local Birch and Passive Glazing Integration for Eco-Friendly Visitor Experience
Kade Hern
Utilizing locally sourced birch and a carefully designed A-frame structure, the architectural endeavor harmoniously integrates with the volcanic landscape to provide an educational visitor center and café that promotes sustainability and community engagement.
iceland visitor center caf exhibit nature sustainability locale cultural geology
Geothermal Energy-Powered Greenhouse Utilizing Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements for Community Engagement
Geothermal Energy-Powered Greenhouse Utilizing Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements for Community Engagement
Sebastian Mongillo
Utilizing geothermal energy and incorporating recycled steel with natural wood elements, the facility creates a sustainable community hub that fosters engagement and promotes eco-friendly practices.
iceland greenhouse restaurant sustainability geothermal community modular education local nature
Basalt Sound Chambers Enveloping Natural Acoustics in a Volcanic Landscape
Basalt Sound Chambers Enveloping Natural Acoustics in a Volcanic Landscape
Miranda Vukasovic, Kamilla Csegzi
Sculpted from local basalt stone, the sound chambers naturally amplify the region's wind-driven acoustics, creating an immersive space for contemplation amid Iceland's volcanic landscape.
iceland sound nature basalt viewing experience sustainability volcano acoustic space
Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping A Geothermal Structure Emphasizing Local Agriculture
Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping A Geothermal Structure Emphasizing Local Agriculture
Peran Guillaume, Camille Desplanques, Julie Fautrel
Enveloped in charred wooden shingles and utilizing geothermal energy, this innovative structure seamlessly integrates sustainable agricultural practices with a vibrant community marketplace and educational hub.
iceland market greenhouse education sustainability community restaurant local produce agriculture
Sustainably Crafted Observation Tower Featuring Basalt Stone And Natural Hardwood Integration
Sustainably Crafted Observation Tower Featuring Basalt Stone And Natural Hardwood Integration
Devan Becker, Brianna Stonebraker, Chad Bolte, Britney Ornellas
A spiral observation tower crafted from basalt stone and warm hardwood rises elegantly from the Icelandic landscape, offering visitors a unique vantage point to connect with the natural environment and experience the beauty of the surrounding terrain.
iceland observation tower caf geothermal sustainable natural community landscape spiral
Charred Wood and Volcanic Stone Blend in a Vertical Visitor Center Amid Icelandic Landscapes
Charred Wood and Volcanic Stone Blend in a Vertical Visitor Center Amid Icelandic Landscapes
Ville-pekka Ikola
Combining charred wood and volcanic stone, the vertical structure harmonizes with Iceland’s dramatic landscape, serving as an engaging visitor center that invites exploration and connection with the natural environment.
iceland visitor center cultural hub geothermal sustainability basalt natural light community space exhibition landscape
Columnar Basalt and Turf Roofs Creating Visitor Engagement at the Tectonic Divide
Columnar Basalt and Turf Roofs Creating Visitor Engagement at the Tectonic Divide
Azlan syarawi bin Mokhtar, Shazuin binti Ya'acob
Utilizing columnar basalt and a sustainable turf roof, this visitor center at the tectonic divide offers a unique exploration of geological forces while inviting guests to engage intimately with the surrounding landscape.
iceland observation visitor center geology tectonic caf sustainability education landscape
Tectonic-Inspired Observation Tower Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles
Tectonic-Inspired Observation Tower Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles
Jan Kwaśnik, Aleksandra Stępniowska, Radosław Rachwalski
Crafted from cross-laminated timber and charred shingles, the design mirrors the dynamics of tectonic movement while providing a multifunctional observation tower that invites exploration of Iceland's breathtaking landscapes.
iceland observation public space geological sustainable wood vantage point caf water management landscapes
Embedded Design Featuring Stone Façade and Green Roof for Natural Hospitality Experience
Embedded Design Featuring Stone Façade and Green Roof for Natural Hospitality Experience
Sarah magdalena Hopfner-heindl
Nestled into the Icelandic landscape, the guesthouse utilizes a stone façade and a green roof to seamlessly blend with its surroundings while providing a warm, communal space for relaxation and enjoyment.
iceland guesthouse sustainability nature community thermal local green hospitality residential
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