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Fluid Roof Design Featuring Reused Wood and Sustainable Insulation in a Visitor Center
Fluid Roof Design Featuring Reused Wood and Sustainable Insulation in a Visitor Center
Kajsa Jarhult
A sloping roof crafted from reused wood boards gracefully mirrors the cascading water features of Iceland’s landscape, creating an immersive visitor center that connects people to their natural surroundings.
iceland visitor center sustainability water landscape community nature wood interactive views
Corten Steel Façade Blending With Natural Terrain for a Sustainable Visitor Center
Corten Steel Façade Blending With Natural Terrain for a Sustainable Visitor Center
Thomas Lasserre
Blending Corten steel with regional geological features, the visitor center elegantly integrates sustainable materials and design to create an immersive space that invites exploration and education within its breathtaking mountainous setting.
visitor center mountain corten sustainability geology observation nature community education landscape
Natural Light-Filled Spaces Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber for an Engaging Visitor Experience
Natural Light-Filled Spaces Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber for an Engaging Visitor Experience
Alejandro Moreno
Crafted from translucent polycarbonate and local timber, the visitor center seamlessly integrates natural light and landscape views, offering an immersive gateway for exploration of the geothermal wonders at Grjótagjá.
iceland visitor center geothermal grjtagj sustainability education landscape community nature exploration
Wind-Harp Structure Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wood Shingles for Immersive Nature Engagement
Wind-Harp Structure Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wood Shingles for Immersive Nature Engagement
Peiying Ban, Xiao Tan
Crafted from cross-laminated timber and charred wood shingles, the design harmonizes with its wind-swept Icelandic landscape to create a unique acoustic experience while serving as an immersive observation point for visitors.
iceland tower caf observation sound nature sustainability timber landscape interaction
Biological Concrete and Precision Engineering in a Sustainable Geothermal Gateway
Biological Concrete and Precision Engineering in a Sustainable Geothermal Gateway
Danielle Willkens, Ryan Roark
Utilizing biological concrete that encourages lichen growth, this sustainable gateway effectively blends ecological sensitivity with geothermal energy applications, serving as a crucial community resource and entry point to KVENNAGJÁ.
iceland gateway community sustainability education observation water geothermal local biological
Geothermal Pavilions Crafted with Galvanized Metal and Natural Stone for Enhanced Community Engagement
Geothermal Pavilions Crafted with Galvanized Metal and Natural Stone for Enhanced Community Engagement
Bavo Gladiné, Tracy Island
Sculpted from rugged natural stone and enveloped in galvanized metal, the pavilions harmonize with Iceland's geothermal landscape, offering visitors a serene space for education and relaxation.
iceland pavilion nature thermal sustainability geological community views modularity experience
Charred Wooden Shingles and Circular Footprints Shaping a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Charred Wooden Shingles and Circular Footprints Shaping a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Isabelle Easterling, Elin Delmar
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and designed with a circular footprint, the architectural proposal seamlessly integrates with its breathtaking landscape while serving as a multifunctional visitor experience hub.
iceland visitor center bathhouse sustainability geology nature caf observation wood glass
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