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Geothermal Spa Nestled Within Volcanic Landscape Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Roofing

Geothermal Spa Nestled Within Volcanic Landscape Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Green Roofing

Hanna Corral Lopez, Dario Corral Lopez

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and a green roof, the facility harmonizes with its geothermal surroundings while serving as a café and spa for visitors to enjoy unique views of Lake Myvatn.

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Geothermal Heated Cabin with Glulam Structure and Panoramic Views

Geothermal Heated Cabin with Glulam Structure and Panoramic Views

Dziyana Matsiashuk

With a glulam structure and integrated geothermal heating, the cabin offers expansive views of the Icelandic landscape while providing essential amenities for winter recreation.

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Geometric Shelter Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Durable Metal Cladding

Geometric Shelter Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Durable Metal Cladding

Veronica Hejdelind, Mattias Litström, Emma Jonsteg, Johan Andersson, Johan Andersson, Johan Andersson

Crafted from cross-laminated timber panels with durable corrugated metal cladding, this trekking cabin provides a sustainable and functional shelter, harmonizing modern geometry with the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Curved Openings and Basalt Laywork Enhanced by Geothermal Heating in Icelandic Hospitality Design

Curved Openings and Basalt Laywork Enhanced by Geothermal Heating in Icelandic Hospitality Design

Harsha Gore, Flora Ng

Curved openings and basalt laywork form a cohesive relationship with the natural landscape, while a geothermal heating system ensures comfort in a luxury hospitality setting in Iceland.

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Height Variation and Natural Wood Create Community Retreat by Myvatn Lake

Height Variation and Natural Wood Create Community Retreat by Myvatn Lake

Sarabi Molina

Incorporating height variation and a wooden structure, the design offers a thoughtful response to the natural setting near Myvatn Lake, providing a functional retreat that enhances community interaction.

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Observation Platforms Featuring Straw Insulation at Tectonic Junction

Observation Platforms Featuring Straw Insulation at Tectonic Junction

Erfan Behroyan

Situated at the intersection of two tectonic plates, the design employs observation platforms constructed with straw insulation, providing an immersive educational experience about Iceland's geology and landscape.

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Basalt Gabions and Greenhouse Integration in Icelandic Landscape

Basalt Gabions and Greenhouse Integration in Icelandic Landscape

Keisuke Okamoto

Constructed with basalt gabions and designed to integrate a greenhouse, the facility promotes local agriculture and community engagement within Iceland's unique mountainous landscape.

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Ring-Shaped Structure with Colored Concrete Set Within the Icelandic Landscape

Ring-Shaped Structure with Colored Concrete Set Within the Icelandic Landscape

Serdar Öztürk

A ring-shaped structure of colored concrete integrates with the Icelandic landscape, creating a multifaceted space that accommodates a restaurant and greenhouse while embracing natural topography and expansive views.

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Sloped Pavilion with Prefabricated Structure Embracing Icelandic Landscapes

Sloped Pavilion with Prefabricated Structure Embracing Icelandic Landscapes

Ahmed yousuf ibn kabir Khan, Syed Asif Moshroba, Muna Islam Chowdhury, MD Shamsul Arefin

Constructed with a prefabricated structure and characterized by its sloped roof, the pavilion integrates seamlessly with Iceland’s landscapes to serve as a multifunctional community hub.

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Volcanic Aggregate Pavilion Merging Naturally with Icelandic Landscape

Volcanic Aggregate Pavilion Merging Naturally with Icelandic Landscape

Pier matteo Perazzini, Fabio Fabbri, Laura Watson

Constructed with locally sourced volcanic aggregates, the design integrates circular geometry that reflects Iceland’s natural landscape while serving as a dedicated hub for cinema and education.

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Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles Create Harmonious Mountain Cabin

Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Shingles Create Harmonious Mountain Cabin

Qianchen Yan, Wenjia Lyu, Jing Ge

Crafted from cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, the cabin seamlessly integrates into the rugged Icelandic landscape, providing a communal retreat designed for warmth and social interaction among winter visitors.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Sustainable Shelters in Remote Landscapes

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Sustainable Shelters in Remote Landscapes

Hock Jean-Charles, Ben Hazem Youssef

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, these sustainable cabins offer trekkers a resilient and efficient refuge amid Iceland's rugged landscapes.

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Wool-Insulated Modular Forms Integrating Bio-Engineered Grass Within Enigmatic Icelandic Landscape

Wool-Insulated Modular Forms Integrating Bio-Engineered Grass Within Enigmatic Icelandic Landscape

Zack Saunders, Lorenzo Bertolotto

Wool-covered modular forms, seamlessly integrated with bio-engineered grass, create a sustainable living environment that reflects Icelandic folklore while providing essential shelter functions.

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Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Serge Atallah

Constructed with black-burned wood and influenced by Icelandic cultural elements, the design merges seamlessly with its landscape while serving as a community-focused gathering space.

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Copper Cladding and Iron Framework Enhancing Geological Exploration Experience

Copper Cladding and Iron Framework Enhancing Geological Exploration Experience

Hans-petter Bjørnådal

With copper cladding that incorporates runic writing and a sturdy iron framework, the design serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the geothermal wonders and unique geological features of Iceland.

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Wooden Observation Tower Blending with Icelandic Landscape

Wooden Observation Tower Blending with Icelandic Landscape

Nicolas Bellia

Set within the Icelandic landscape, a wooden observation tower provides expansive views while blending seamlessly into its natural surroundings, facilitating a unique visitor experience enhanced by a path leading to nearby caves.

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Clouded Glass Form Offering Panoramic Views in Icelandic Weather

Jihyun Kim, Da som Park, Ga yeon Kim, Jo-a Lim

The observatory's central heat column interacts with its clouded glass facade to create dynamic visual effects, offering visitors a sheltered space that seamlessly merges with the unpredictable Icelandic weather.

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Curved Bio-Concrete Shelter Crafted with Translucent Polyester and Natural Timber for Community Gathering

Curved Bio-Concrete Shelter Crafted with Translucent Polyester and Natural Timber for Community Gathering

Ivan Genov

Curved forms of bio-concrete seamlessly integrate with a translucent polyester membrane and natural timber, creating a unique space for community interaction near the Hverfjall volcano.

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Hexagonal Cinema with Green Gable Roof and Concrete Structure

Hexagonal Cinema with Green Gable Roof and Concrete Structure

Lena Czech

With a green gable roof and hexagonal seating inspired by natural magma pillars, the cinema integrates seamlessly into the Icelandic landscape, offering a unique cultural space for community engagement.

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Mirrored Surfaces Reflecting Lava Formations in Icelandic Viewing Tower

Mirrored Surfaces Reflecting Lava Formations in Icelandic Viewing Tower

Natalia Sosonkina

Reflecting Iceland’s dramatic lava formations, the viewing tower utilizes mirrored surfaces to create a visual dialogue with the landscape while providing an elevated space for observation and community engagement.

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