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Charred Wood Facade and Volcanic Rock Integration in a Ski Lodge Retreat

Charred Wood Facade and Volcanic Rock Integration in a Ski Lodge Retreat

John Currie Sanford, Wendy Kay Johnson

With a facade of charred wood and accents of volcanic rock, the ski lodge merges seamlessly with its landscape, offering visitors a sustainable retreat that embodies the region's geological heritage.

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Conical Roofs and Polycarbonate Facades Capturing Iceland’s Volcanic Essence

Conical Roofs and Polycarbonate Facades Capturing Iceland’s Volcanic Essence

Tauseef Ahmad, Faisal Durrani

Towering conical roofs represent iconic volcanoes while white polycarbonate facades reflect Iceland's unique landscape, creating an engaging museum dedicated to the study of volcanism.

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Lava Formations and Grasshouses Shaping Sustainable Hospitality Experience

Lava Formations and Grasshouses Shaping Sustainable Hospitality Experience

Keisuke Kashimura, Tomoki Shoda, Kikyo Takeda

Constructed with local lava formations and inspired by traditional grasshouses, the design creates a deep connection to Iceland's volcanic landscape while providing a sustainable hospitality experience.

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Curved Concrete Plates over Fault Line with Geothermal Hearth for Visitor Engagement

Curved Concrete Plates over Fault Line with Geothermal Hearth for Visitor Engagement

Andy Kikta, Jonathan Toonkel

Two curved concrete plates, positioned above a tectonic fault line, create an interactive space that combines geological awareness with visitor functions such as observation and exploration.

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Cairn-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Local Stone and Asymmetrical Forms

Cairn-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Local Stone and Asymmetrical Forms

Yue Wu, Mingze Tang

Emphasizing cairn-like forms and local stone, the visitor center integrates seamlessly into its geological setting, offering an educational experience that connects visitors to Iceland's unique landscape and history.

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Graduated Vertical Plate Capturing Geological Time and Landscape Dynamics

Graduated Vertical Plate Capturing Geological Time and Landscape Dynamics

Ugo Azoulay, Melchior Beigbeder

Positioned along a fault line, a graduated vertical plate measures geological movement while beacons mark temporal distances, creating a unique experience of time and landscape in a dedicated educational space.

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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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Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Merging with Iceland's Lava Landscape

Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Merging with Iceland's Lava Landscape

Thomas Cheney

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and integrated into the Eldhraun Lava Field, the design offers sustainable lodging that harmonizes with the surrounding 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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Tectonic Roofs and Terracotta Elements in a Cliffside Wellness Retreat

Tectonic Roofs and Terracotta Elements in a Cliffside Wellness Retreat

Patrick Bustin

With a tectonic roof structure that echoes the geological features of its cliffside location, the retreat integrates terracotta elements and natural materials, creating a dedicated space for yoga and mindfulness that fosters both individual reflection and community engagement.

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Towers of COR-TEN Steel Offering Elevated Views of Tectonic Landscapes

Towers of COR-TEN Steel Offering Elevated Views of Tectonic Landscapes

Olga Sobkiv

Two distinct towers of COR-TEN steel rise above the Icelandic landscape, offering indoor observation platforms that engage visitors with the geological narrative of tectonic plates while providing essential facilities for public use.

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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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Corten Structures Amplifying Volcanic Landscapes in Reykjavik

Corten Structures Amplifying Volcanic Landscapes in Reykjavik

Enrico Masi, Giacomo Neri, Lorenza Marinelli, Alfonso Salzano

Corten structures rise from the volcanic landscape in Reykjavik, thoughtfully designed to enhance visitor interaction with the unique geology of the Grjótagjá Caves while providing essential services and observation points.

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Volcanic Aggregates and Gray Concrete Anchoring Tectonic Engagements in Visitor Center Design

Volcanic Aggregates and Gray Concrete Anchoring Tectonic Engagements in Visitor Center Design

Adriana Arteaga, Blake Villwock, Rahul Attraya

Set against the tectonic ridge formed by the North American and Eurasian plates, the design integrates gray concrete and volcanic aggregates to create a visitor center that promotes community engagement and education within a unique geological context.

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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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A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

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A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

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Search results for: “Tectonic ridge”

16 projects found:

Charred Wood Facade and Volcanic Rock Integration in a Ski Lodge Retreat

Conical Roofs and Polycarbonate Facades Capturing Iceland’s Volcanic Essence

Lava Formations and Grasshouses Shaping Sustainable Hospitality Experience

Curved Concrete Plates over Fault Line with Geothermal Hearth for Visitor Engagement

Cairn-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Local Stone and Asymmetrical Forms

Graduated Vertical Plate Capturing Geological Time and Landscape Dynamics

Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Interwoven Laths and Geothermal Energy in a Visitor Center Experience

Cross-Laminated Timber Structures Merging with Iceland's Lava Landscape

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

Tectonic Roofs and Terracotta Elements in a Cliffside Wellness Retreat

Towers of COR-TEN Steel Offering Elevated Views of Tectonic Landscapes

Elevated Viewing Platforms with Concrete Structure and Natural Surroundings

Corten Structures Amplifying Volcanic Landscapes in Reykjavik

Volcanic Aggregates and Gray Concrete Anchoring Tectonic Engagements in Visitor Center Design

Basalt Walls Framing a Geothermal Educational Experience

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

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