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Charred Wooden Shingles And High-Efficiency Glass Create A Retreat For Aurora Viewing
Charred Wooden Shingles And High-Efficiency Glass Create A Retreat For Aurora Viewing
Anna Prokopowicz, Jan Podlesny
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive high-efficiency glass, the retreat offers unparalleled vistas of the aurora, providing guests a serene escape into nature.
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Curved Roofs of Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Nestled Amidst Mývatn's Natural Landscape
Curved Roofs of Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Nestled Amidst Mývatn's Natural Landscape
Jesse Ewart, Jason Tan, Tyler Harlen
With its distinctive curved roofs crafted from charred shingles and a structure framed in cross-laminated timber, this retreat harmonizes with the Icelandic landscape while providing a serene environment for guests to connect with nature.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Heating Create a Unique Retreat Embracing the Northern Lights
Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Heating Create a Unique Retreat Embracing the Northern Lights
Tylor payne Payne
Embodying a seamless blend of charred wooden shingles and innovative geothermal heating, the retreat offers an immersive experience designed for uninterrupted views of the northern lights amidst the serene Icelandic landscape.
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Geodesic Domes with Double-Glazed Glass and Sustainable Timber for Northern Sky Retreats
Geodesic Domes with Double-Glazed Glass and Sustainable Timber for Northern Sky Retreats
Marta Cygan, Katarzyna Buchholz
With geodesic dome structures constructed from double-glazed glass and sustainable timber, this retreat offers an immersive experience for guests to witness the captivating Northern Lights in comfort and style.
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Rotating Guest Units Featuring Sustainable Timber and Dynamic Glass Facades for Enhanced Northern Sky Views
Rotating Guest Units Featuring Sustainable Timber and Dynamic Glass Facades for Enhanced Northern Sky Views
Jing Geng, Youlin Cao, Yajie Zou, Wenlei Lv
With rotating guest units that optimize panoramic views and a design rooted in sustainable materials like timber and glass, the hotel offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting beauty of the Northern Lights.
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Basalt and Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Phenomena Through Curvilinear Form
Basalt and Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Phenomena Through Curvilinear Form
Weronika Trzasko
Crafted from local basalt and timber, the Pavilion's curvilinear form harmoniously integrates with Iceland's dramatic landscape, providing visitors a unique space to experience cinema while observing the enchanting Northern Lights.
iceland cinema gathering community basalt timber observation northern lights caf sustainability
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Shingles Form a Unique Aurora Viewing Retreat in Iceland
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Shingles Form a Unique Aurora Viewing Retreat in Iceland
Kuo Han
Through the use of cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, an architectural retreat emerges that harmonizes with Iceland's landscape while providing an exceptional vantage point for aurora viewing.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Stone Create a Retreat Harmonizing with the Northern Sky
Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Stone Create a Retreat Harmonizing with the Northern Sky
Zachary Green
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and sustainable stone, this retreat seamlessly blends into the Icelandic landscape, inviting guests to experience the tranquility of nature under the captivating northern lights.
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Panoramic Shelter Crafted from Straw Insulation and Timber Frames for Northern Lights Viewing
Panoramic Shelter Crafted from Straw Insulation and Timber Frames for Northern Lights Viewing
Dia sebastien Mallory
Crafted from straw insulation and sustainably sourced timber, this unique shelter offers unobstructed views of the Northern Lights, providing an immersive accommodation experience that integrates seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape.
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