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Raw Textures and Geological Harmony in Icelandic Landscape

Cheng-Yang Huang, William Chandra, Yu-Hsih Lin

Rooted in the rugged textures of raw materials and a design that embraces the geological features of Iceland's Dimmuborgir, the structure offers a unique integration with its landscape while serving as a multifunctional gathering space.

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Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Ville-pekka Ikola

A glass viewing platform extends over a dramatic fissure, complemented by sustainably sourced wood and corten steel, creating a visitor center that enhances interactions with the unique geological landscape.

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Rammed Earth Overlooks Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Cross-Laminated Timber Pathways

Rammed Earth Overlooks Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Cross-Laminated Timber Pathways

Garrett Jones

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and rammed earth, the visitor center enhances the experience of the surrounding volcano landscape through elevated pathways and strategically placed overlooks while serving as a hub for exploration and education about the unique geology of the area.

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Timber Structure With Hydrotech Garden Overlooking Lava Fields

Timber Structure With Hydrotech Garden Overlooking Lava Fields

Marc-antoine Chartier-primeau, Dora Lam, Konstantinos Fetsis

A central courtyard framed by a timber structure and a Hydrotech garden invites visitors to connect with the surrounding Lava Fields while providing an engaging visitor center experience.

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Interlocking Gables and Glulam Timber in a Visitor Centre Amidst Volcanic Landscapes

Interlocking Gables and Glulam Timber in a Visitor Centre Amidst Volcanic Landscapes

Jakub Dygdon

With interlocking gables inspired by the local volcanic formations and constructed using glulam timber, the visitor centre provides an educational hub that fosters a deep connection between visitors and Iceland's unique natural landscape.

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Timber Enclosure with Straw Bale Walls in Lava Field Landscape

Timber Enclosure with Straw Bale Walls in Lava Field Landscape

Nicholas Boyarsky, Ya Yun Lin, Yi Chieh Chen, Nicola Murphy

Constructed with a grid shell roof and straw bale walls, the Visitor Centre merges seamlessly with the surrounding lava fields, serving as an educational and recreational space for visitors to engage with Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Ioannis Mathioudakis, Konstantina Koutoula, Evangelos Telitzidis, Katherine a. Liapi

Designed to leverage geothermal energy, the Visitors Center is primarily situated underground, integrating concrete protection and light wells to create a welcoming educational space that reveals panoramic views of the surrounding volcano and lava fields.

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Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Shan Shao

Constructed with local black lava stone, the visitor center's design integrates seamlessly into the rugged Dimmuborgir landscape, serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the area's geological history.

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Basalt Curves and Communal Hearths in Volcanic Landscape

Basalt Curves and Communal Hearths in Volcanic Landscape

Sylvain r. Simard, Gregory Fages, Adèle Vigneux, Hugo Tremblay

The central courtyard, framed by basalt curves and a communal fireplace, invites visitors to engage with the volcanic landscape while providing essential amenities in a dedicated visitor center.

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Pumice Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscapes for Visitor Engagement

Pumice Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscapes for Visitor Engagement

Benoit D'almeida, Nicolas Alfaro

Set against the backdrop of Iceland's black lava fields and Hverfjall volcano, the visitor center utilizes pumice and local materials to create an engaging space that fosters reflection and interaction with the natural environment.

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Framed Views From Insulated Wooden Shelters Overlooking Volcanic Landscapes

Hubert Charlaix

Perched atop the Hverfjall volcanic crater, the wooden-framed structure offers insulated rooms with stunning framed views of Lake Myvatn and the surrounding lava fields, serving as a refuge for nature enthusiasts.

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Carved Timber Voids Reflecting Black Lava Landscapes

Carved Timber Voids Reflecting Black Lava Landscapes

Brad Lomas

Carved voids within solid mass echo the landscape of the Black Lava Fields, creating a visitors' center that seamlessly integrates public and private spaces while emphasizing light and interaction.

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Gabion Walls Nestled Among Hollow Pillars in a Northern Lights Observation Center

Gabion Walls Nestled Among Hollow Pillars in a Northern Lights Observation Center

Omar Zakaria, Aya El-sabaawi, Ahmed Ykout

Hollow pillars and gabion walls define a visitor center designed for optimal views of the northern lights, creating an immersive experience that connects people with Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Basalt Spine Overlooking Volcanic Formations in Iceland's Lava Fields

Basalt Spine Overlooking Volcanic Formations in Iceland's Lava Fields

Karen Branick

A basalt spine extends into the landscape, creating a dramatic overlook that connects visitors to the unique volcanic formations of the Dimmuborgir lava fields while serving as an educational visitor center.

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Gabion-Filled Structures Embracing the Black Lava Landscape

Gabion-Filled Structures Embracing the Black Lava Landscape

Rune Nistad, Daniel Loe, Vlad Lyakhov

Constructed with gabion walls that echo the surrounding black lava fields, the visitor center provides a thoughtful space for exploration and education in the unique landscape of Dimmuborgir.

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Burnt Wood Forms Central Courtyard in Volcanic Lava Fields Visitor Center

Burnt Wood Forms Central Courtyard in Volcanic Lava Fields Visitor Center

Kaikang Shen, Daya Zhang

Set within the volcanic lava fields of Dimmuborgir, the visitor center showcases a central courtyard framed by burnt wood and cross-laminated timber, creating a distinctive space for education and reflection amidst Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Triangular Geometry Framing Nature Through Projection Screens in Icelandic Visitor Center

Triangular Geometry Framing Nature Through Projection Screens in Icelandic Visitor Center

Panayotis Malefakis, Anna maria Chatzi, Nicol Lambrou

The large windows equipped with projection screens create an interactive experience that links the triangular form of the building to the surrounding Icelandic landscape, serving as a visitor center for the Lava fields tour.

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Dynamic Facade Reflecting Geological Forces in a Visitor Center Amid Lava Fields

Dynamic Facade Reflecting Geological Forces in a Visitor Center Amid Lava Fields

Bogdan Bondarenko

Rising from the landscape with a dynamic facade that reflects the area’s volcanic history, the visitor center provides an engaging space for education and recreation amid the dramatic lava fields of Dimmuborgir.

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Panoramic Visitor Center with Wooden Lamellas Embracing Natural Landscapes

Panoramic Visitor Center with Wooden Lamellas Embracing Natural Landscapes

Andrea Von birgelen, Sebastian Stretz

With a circular form and wooden lamellas that enhance its connection to the surrounding landscape, the center provides an engaging space for visitors to explore and learn about Iceland's natural features.

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Carved Voids Within Black Rock Creating A Thermal Space For Visitor Engagement

Carved Voids Within Black Rock Creating A Thermal Space For Visitor Engagement

Rhys Stanford

Carved voids within porous volcanic rock create a unique thermal space that seamlessly blends with the black lava fields, offering an engaging visitor center experience.

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Search results for: “Lava fields”

123 projects found:

Raw Textures and Geological Harmony in Icelandic Landscape

Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Rammed Earth Overlooks Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Cross-Laminated Timber Pathways

Timber Structure With Hydrotech Garden Overlooking Lava Fields

Interlocking Gables and Glulam Timber in a Visitor Centre Amidst Volcanic Landscapes

Timber Enclosure with Straw Bale Walls in Lava Field Landscape

Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Basalt Curves and Communal Hearths in Volcanic Landscape

Pumice Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscapes for Visitor Engagement

Framed Views From Insulated Wooden Shelters Overlooking Volcanic Landscapes

Carved Timber Voids Reflecting Black Lava Landscapes

Gabion Walls Nestled Among Hollow Pillars in a Northern Lights Observation Center

Basalt Spine Overlooking Volcanic Formations in Iceland's Lava Fields

Gabion-Filled Structures Embracing the Black Lava Landscape

Burnt Wood Forms Central Courtyard in Volcanic Lava Fields Visitor Center

Triangular Geometry Framing Nature Through Projection Screens in Icelandic Visitor Center

Dynamic Facade Reflecting Geological Forces in a Visitor Center Amid Lava Fields

Panoramic Visitor Center with Wooden Lamellas Embracing Natural Landscapes

Carved Voids Within Black Rock Creating A Thermal Space For Visitor Engagement

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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