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Wooden Battens Frame Gallery Overlooking Tectonic Landscape

Wooden Battens Frame Gallery Overlooking Tectonic Landscape

Daniel Gradwohl, Angelique Gradwohl

Elevated wooden battens frame a gallery that provides expansive views of Iceland’s tectonic landscape while guiding visitors through the interconnected spaces of the Grjótagjái caves and their surrounding features.

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Sculptural Pathways of Cross-Laminated Timber Within Volcanic Landscapes

Sculptural Pathways of Cross-Laminated Timber Within Volcanic Landscapes

Marcelo Venzon, Julia Park, Ricardo Justi

Utilizing cross-laminated timber to create sculptural pathways that seamlessly integrate with the volcanic landscape, the design enhances visitor engagement and education while facilitating exploration of Iceland's unique geological features.

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Reflecting Terrain with Scoria and Corten Steel in a Visitor Center Design

Reflecting Terrain with Scoria and Corten Steel in a Visitor Center Design

Dominik Budzisz

Utilizing the rugged textures of Scoria and the industrial appeal of Corten steel, the design creates a functional visitor center that harmonizes with the unique geological features of the Icelandic landscape.

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Golden-Clad Observation Tower With Recycled Wood and Tectonic Perspectives

Golden-Clad Observation Tower With Recycled Wood and Tectonic Perspectives

Rositsa Atanasova, Julio manuel Gil farina

Set against the backdrop of Iceland's tectonic landscape, the Horizontal Observation Tower integrates golden metal cladding with recycled wood to create a resilient structure that offers panoramic views of the Eurasian and North American plates, serving as both an educational exhibition space and a landmark in the region.

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Burned Timber Viewing Tower Emphasizing Tectonic Features

Burned Timber Viewing Tower Emphasizing Tectonic Features

Jakob Basson

Constructed from burned timber, the viewing tower enhances the experience of local tectonic plates while providing a functional space for visitors to connect with the natural landscape.

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Natural Rock Walkway Connecting Tectonic Features in Iceland

Natural Rock Walkway Connecting Tectonic Features in Iceland

Shiori Chida

Constructed with natural rock and concrete, the walkway elegantly traverses the "Gjá" rift, providing an immersive experience of Iceland's tectonic features while minimizing environmental impact.

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Transparent Band Over Tectonic Crevice with Aluminum Cladding

Transparent Band Over Tectonic Crevice with Aluminum Cladding

James Goodeve, Mathieu Howard

The upper-level transparent band offers panoramic views of the crevice shaped by tectonic activity, while the aluminum cladding ensures both resilience and visual connection to the Icelandic landscape, serving as a public space for visitors to engage with the natural environment.

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Tectonic Divides and Concrete Forms in a Visitor Center Environment

Tectonic Divides and Concrete Forms in a Visitor Center Environment

Stefan Wirth, Anna Aschberger

With a central axial split that symbolizes the tectonic divide and a design rooted in the simplicity of stacked forms, the visitor center integrates educational exhibits and practical spaces to enhance the understanding of Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Rammed Earth Modules and Tectonic Views at Iceland's Geothermal Landscape

Rammed Earth Modules and Tectonic Views at Iceland's Geothermal Landscape

Weronika Lendzion, Stanisław Klajs, Lorenzo Bondavalli, Pauliina Lauri

Rammed earth modules rise alongside the tectonic divide in Iceland, offering visitors an immersive experience of geothermal landscapes while serving as a lookout point and educational center.

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Floating Glass Boxes Among Basalt Cliffs with Central Observation Hub

Floating Glass Boxes Among Basalt Cliffs with Central Observation Hub

Jeeva Ravi, Hajmal Sayic Dhawoodhu AS

Floating above the rugged landscape, glass viewing boxes reflect the region’s basalt cliffs, while a central hub connects visitors to the geological significance of the site, serving as an interactive observation point for exploration and appreciation.

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Inclined Tower Connecting Visitors to Tectonic Landscapes with Concrete and Steel

Inclined Tower Connecting Visitors to Tectonic Landscapes with Concrete and Steel

Julien Plessis

The inclined structure, designed to mirror the tectonic fault it observes, offers visitors a unique vantage point for exploring the geological landscape while serving as an educational information center.

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Framing Natural Landscapes with Informative Access Points and Intimate Changing Rooms

Framing Natural Landscapes with Informative Access Points and Intimate Changing Rooms

Antonio Pérez cerpa, Pablo Delgado márquez, Ruben Ortega gonzalez

A series of thoughtfully framed structures enhance accessibility to the Karlagjá and Kvennagagjá caves, offering intimate changing rooms and informative spaces that engage visitors with the surrounding Icelandic landscape.

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A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

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