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Fiberglass-Encased Lodgings Integrating Turf House Traditions in Icelandic Landscape
Fiberglass-Encased Lodgings Integrating Turf House Traditions in Icelandic Landscape
Máté Gerges, Ádám Juhász, Patrik Kovács, Dániel Szitka
With its innovative use of fiberglass encasing and a design rooted in the historic turf house tradition, this accommodation seamlessly merges modern sustainability with Icelandic heritage to create a unique retreat experience.
iceland cabins hospitality turf sustainability community prefabricated mvatn krafla accommodation
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Visitor Center Amidst Volcanic Landscapes
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Sustainable Visitor Center Amidst Volcanic Landscapes
Misak Terzibasiyan, Amir Feizinezhadgheshlaghi, Thimo Derks, Shadi Hashemian
Constructed with locally sourced charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the visitor center embraces its volcanic surroundings while providing an engaging space for education and connection to Iceland's unique geological history.
iceland visitor center education sustainability geology landscape community exhibition timber volcano
Curvilinear Glass Facade Integrating Volcanic Rock and Steel Framework in A Geothermal Visitor Center
Curvilinear Glass Facade Integrating Volcanic Rock and Steel Framework in A Geothermal Visitor Center
Silvia Vangelova
Nestled within the Krafla volcanic system, this visitor center masterfully combines a curvilinear glass façade with robust steel and volcanic rock elements, creating a striking environment that invites exploration and connection with the region's geothermal heritage.
iceland geothermal visitor center cultural landscape sustainability volcanic innovative public experience
Translucent Fiber-Cement Form Overlooking Tectonic Fissures With Natural Light Integration
Translucent Fiber-Cement Form Overlooking Tectonic Fissures With Natural Light Integration
Hui Guo, Zhixiao Zheng
Set against a backdrop of tectonic fissures, the gallery’s zigzag concrete form harmonizes with the Icelandic landscape while integrating fiber-cement and local stone to create an immersive space for cultural exhibitions and geological exploration.
iceland gallery fissure cultural geological exhibition viewpoint concrete volcano nature
Mobile Guest Accommodations with Polycarbonate and Reinforced Concrete in a Natural Landscape
Mobile Guest Accommodations with Polycarbonate and Reinforced Concrete in a Natural Landscape
Mina Fatemi dokht charook, Sadaf Daneshpajooh
Designed for mobility and optimized for aurora viewing, the accommodation seamlessly blends polycarbonate and reinforced concrete within Iceland's breathtaking landscape, offering an intimate connection with nature through thoughtfully arranged guest experiences.
iceland observation hospitality hot springs guest rooms sustainability mobility natural light mythology geothermal
Cross-Laminated Timber Cabin Blending Functionality With Volcanic Landscape Connection
Cross-Laminated Timber Cabin Blending Functionality With Volcanic Landscape Connection
Pieter Johannes Mostert, Henk Pretorius Malherbe
Nestled among Krafla's volcanic terrain, a cabin crafted from cross-laminated timber with a slope that invites skiers outdoors serves as a functional retreat, seamlessly blending natural beauty with practical design for outdoor enthusiasts.
iceland cabin winter retreat krafla sustainable ski timber volcano minimalism
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Volcanic Visitor Center Experience
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Volcanic Visitor Center Experience
Arnar Hansen, Jón Þór Sigurðsson
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the visitor center harmonizes with Mývatn's rugged volcanic landscape, providing an immersive educational experience for nature enthusiasts.
iceland visitor center geothermal mvatn viewing tower sustainability caf walking paths wood lava rock
Curvilinear Glass Towers Anchored by Local Stone in Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
Curvilinear Glass Towers Anchored by Local Stone in Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
Rui Nitami, Takeru Sano, Eriko Miya
Curvilinear forms of glass towers rise from Iceland's unique volcanic landscape, harmonizing with the local stone to create an immersive observatory experience that connects visitors to the powerful geological forces shaping the Earth.
iceland observatory geology education landscape glass stone community experience nature
Curvilinear Footbridge Utilizing Reinforced Concrete and Treated Wood for Seamless Integration With Iceland's Tectonic Landscape
Curvilinear Footbridge Utilizing Reinforced Concrete and Treated Wood for Seamless Integration With Iceland's Tectonic Landscape
Clément Jolivet, Emile Seta, Christopher Broyart
Curvilinear forms crafted from reinforced concrete and treated wood harmoniously connect visitors with Iceland's dramatic landscape while providing essential access to geological wonders.
iceland footbridge visitor center nature sustainability education geology accessibility landscape
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