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Timber Beams and Diagonal Ridge Create a Tranquil Retreat for Meditation

Timber Beams and Diagonal Ridge Create a Tranquil Retreat for Meditation

Louise Uchoa lopes pereira

With a diagonal roof ridge and a central meditation area, the cabin integrates timber beams and expansive glass façades to create a serene retreat that emphasizes mindfulness in a natural setting.

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Elevated Viewing Platforms with Concrete Structure and Natural Surroundings

Elevated Viewing Platforms with Concrete Structure and Natural Surroundings

Uli Wagner

Perched on a tectonic ridge, the visitor center utilizes concrete to create elevated viewing platforms that showcase the geological forces at work while providing a place of engagement with the natural environment.

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Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Abigail Benouaich

A fractured cubic form integrates birch wood cladding and natural bedrock, responding to the geological landscape of Iceland's Mid-Atlantic Ridge while serving as a visitor center and exhibition space.

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Interwoven Laths and Geothermal Energy in a Visitor Center Experience

Interwoven Laths and Geothermal Energy in a Visitor Center Experience

Shuman Wu, Huai kuan Chung

Constructed with interwoven laths and powered by geothermal energy, the visitor center offers an immersive experience into Iceland's unique geology while guiding guests toward the observation tower with panoramic views.

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Glulam Beams and Forest Views in a Sustainable Mountain Retreat

Glulam Beams and Forest Views in a Sustainable Mountain Retreat

Zach Falor

With a structural framework of glulam beams and expansive glass walls that frame forest views, the cabin serves as a sustainable retreat designed to seamlessly integrate with its mountainous surroundings.

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Exposing Volcanic Layers with Tephra and Concrete in a Geological Observatory

Bart Bliek

Constructed from locally sourced tephra and concrete, the observatory exposes volcanic layers while providing an educational platform for visitors to engage with the geological history of Hverfjall.

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Curved Timber Platforms Providing Shelter Within Volcanic Landscape

Tory Tan, Jefferson Xia, Howie Li

Constructed from timber and steel, the platforms follow the natural curves of the Hverfjall ridge, providing a sheltered space for hikers to enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding volcanic landscape.

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Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Silvia Montesdeoca cabrera, José carlos Ramírez ceballos, Andrea Díaz lacalle, Javier Herrera rodríguez

The architectural form utilizes a diagonal fracture and small topographical mounds to engage with the surrounding landscape, fostering ecological harmony while serving as a public facility.

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Elevated Structure with Wood Framework Embracing Nature and Film

Elevated Structure with Wood Framework Embracing Nature and Film

Chinh Vu

An elevated structure framed in wood integrates augmented reality features, inviting community interaction with Iceland's stunning landscape while serving as a cultural hub for film.

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Geothermal Greenhouse Built into Bedrock with Panoramic Restaurant

Geothermal Greenhouse Built into Bedrock with Panoramic Restaurant

Yuka Takahashi, Yoshitaka Narita, Genki Kitazono, Horie Ken

Built into the bedrock, the greenhouse utilizes geothermal energy while offering panoramic views from the floating restaurant, seamlessly integrating agriculture with dining experiences in Iceland's midwinter landscape.

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Glazing and Basalt Harmonize in a Private Guesthouse Amidst Iceland's Landscape

Glazing and Basalt Harmonize in a Private Guesthouse Amidst Iceland's Landscape

Patricia Woo

Incorporating slanted glazing panels and honed basalt flooring, the guesthouse offers a blend of transparency and connection to the Icelandic landscape while providing a private retreat for visitors.

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Charred Timber Integration Within a Triangular Viewing Pavilion

Charred Timber Integration Within a Triangular Viewing Pavilion

Tsz fung Wong, Otto Jaax, Hereward Leathart, Nicholas Stubbs, Nicholas Stubbs

The triangular structure, constructed from charred timber and anchored by a solid concrete core, provides visitors with an immersive journey through various spatial experiences leading to panoramic views from the elevated viewing platform.

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Reflective Steel and Natural Stone Create a Visitor Center Along the Mid Atlantic Ridge

Reflective Steel and Natural Stone Create a Visitor Center Along the Mid Atlantic Ridge

David Tantimonaco

A mirrored steel facade and a natural stone wall define a visitor center that enhances connectivity to the landscape along the Mid Atlantic Ridge while providing essential facilities for exploration and observation.

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Elevated Viewpoint Crafted from Galvanized Steel Overlooking Volcanic Landscape

Sebastián Cardoso suter, David Zhou, Angeliki Chalkia

An elevated viewpoint constructed with galvanized steel offers expansive views of volcanic features and the surrounding landscape, providing a distinctive observation point for visitors.

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Corten Steel Cladding and Walkable Waterproofing in a Volcanic Landscape

Rocco Lopardo, Mario Grecuccio

Constructed with Corten steel cladding and a walkable waterproofing sheath, the structure emerges from Iceland's volcanic landscape, serving as a public viewpoint that connects visitors to the mythological and natural elements of the region.

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Gabion Walls and Geothermal Heating in a Sustainable Greenhouse Restaurant

Gabion Walls and Geothermal Heating in a Sustainable Greenhouse Restaurant

Ruben Everett, Ash Fridd, Alex Doibani, Wilber Ilett

Constructed with Gabion walls and utilizing geothermal heating, the design leverages the unique Icelandic landscape to create an integrated greenhouse and restaurant that fosters both environmental sustainability and community interaction.

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Basalt Walls Framing a Geothermal Educational Experience

Basalt Walls Framing a Geothermal Educational Experience

Iva Mancheva

Constructed with basalt walls and designed to utilize geothermal energy, the museum offers an immersive educational experience focused on Iceland's volcanic landscape.

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Heavy Materials and Wood Accents in a Community-Centered Residence

Heavy Materials and Wood Accents in a Community-Centered Residence

Fernando Quesada cano, Gonzalo Lopez montenegro guajardo-fajardo

Constructed with heavy materials and warm wood accents, the residence harmonizes with its lakeside setting to provide a flexible space for painters and their families.

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Timber and Stone Structure Offering Views of Silfra Fissure

Timber and Stone Structure Offering Views of Silfra Fissure

Justyna Brzezińska

Constructed from locally sourced timber and stone, the structure provides a prominent viewing platform for the Silfra fissure, serving as a functional hub for tourists exploring the unique geological landscape.

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Panoramic Pavilion Connecting Icelandic Film Heritage with Nature

Panoramic Pavilion Connecting Icelandic Film Heritage with Nature

Ralph Frühwirth, Martyna Idasiak, John Phasin Edmonds, Javier Ignacio Navarro Puig

The 360-degree viewpoint terrace offers expansive views of the Mid-Atlantic ridge while seamlessly integrating a movie pavilion that celebrates Icelandic cinema and its rich natural landscape.

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