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Stone Structure Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscape

Stone Structure Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscape

Thomas Fournials

Built from local stone, the design deeply integrates with the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall, creating a unique visitor center that offers a remarkable experience of Iceland's natural features.

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Tectonic Encounters in a Truncated Pyramid Observation Point

Tectonic Encounters in a Truncated Pyramid Observation Point

Любовь Кравец

Combining a truncated pyramid form with the unique geological context of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, the structure serves as a visitor center and observation point, allowing guests to engage with the striking Icelandic landscape.

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Underwater Experience With Curvilinear Forms and Community-Focused Sleeping Pods

Underwater Experience With Curvilinear Forms and Community-Focused Sleeping Pods

Elizabeth Mcdonald

Fluid curvilinear forms create an underwater sensation while promoting community engagement through flexible sleeping pods in a guesthouse that harmonizes with the landscape of Lake Myvatn.

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Turf Roofed Structure with Aluminum Facade and Geothermal Heating for Sustainable Hospitality

Turf Roofed Structure with Aluminum Facade and Geothermal Heating for Sustainable Hospitality

Mark Talbot

Defined by its turf roof and reflective aluminum facade, the architecture seamlessly merges with the geothermal landscape while offering a sustainable guest house experience.

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Private Hot Tubs and Local Stone Create Tranquil Retreat in Iceland

Private Hot Tubs and Local Stone Create Tranquil Retreat in Iceland

Ayaka Sato

Constructed with local stone and enclosed in insulated glass, the guest house offers private hot tubs that provide a tranquil retreat in Iceland's unique landscape.

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Turf Roofs and Private Balconies in a Community-Focused Retreat

Turf Roofs and Private Balconies in a Community-Focused Retreat

Aishwarya Nair

Constructed with turf roofs and equipped with private balconies containing in-ground hot tubs, this development fosters community interaction while providing a luxurious retreat in the Icelandic landscape.

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Volcanic Stone Retreat with Panoramic Views and Communal Warmth

Volcanic Stone Retreat with Panoramic Views and Communal Warmth

Nick Chadde, Raíza Costa Chadde

Constructed from volcanic stone masonry, the guest house opens to expansive panoramic views and incorporates communal spaces that foster warmth and interaction, designed to immerse guests in the serene landscape of Iceland.

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Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Pu Vallin

The glass chasm that opens to the sky and the grass roof provide a distinctive connection to the surrounding geothermal landscape, creating a flexible space for cinema and community gatherings.

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Corten Steel Bridge Integrating Thermal Springs and Tectonic Movement

Corten Steel Bridge Integrating Thermal Springs and Tectonic Movement

Alexander Blakely, Pooja Annamaneni, Grzegorz Hajdo

Constructed from Corten steel, the bridge gracefully integrates the dynamic geothermal landscape of Northern Iceland while facilitating movement between tectonic plates.

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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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Artificial Hill Inspired by Traditional Turf Houses for Visitor Engagement

Artificial Hill Inspired by Traditional Turf Houses for Visitor Engagement

Anisha Paudel

An artificial hill mimicking traditional turf houses creates a captivating entry point that guides visitors to an observation tower, enhancing their experience of Northern Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Spherical Forms Enhancing Flow in a Thermal Springs Guest House

Spherical Forms Enhancing Flow in a Thermal Springs Guest House

Joshua Rienits

Spherical forms and intricate light dynamics create an engaging atmosphere within a guest house designed to support both communal interactions and individual privacy.

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Sedum-Covered Roofs and Communal Spaces Within a Glacial Landscape

Sedum-Covered Roofs and Communal Spaces Within a Glacial Landscape

Kelly Bowers, Taylor Grindley

With sedum-covered roofs that blend seamlessly into the glacial landscape, the design prioritizes communal interaction while providing an immersive experience for guests observing the aurora borealis.

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Grass-Covered Roofs and Pool Access Rooms in a Thermal Spa Guest House

Grass-Covered Roofs and Pool Access Rooms in a Thermal Spa Guest House

Jane Lee, Eunhye Kim, Jingyu Maeng

With a distinctive grass-covered roof and direct access to thermal springs through oblique windows, the design offers guests an immersive experience in the Icelandic landscape while serving as a modern spa guest house.

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Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Ted Porter, Gong Chen, Jorg Thoene, Noelia Linares

Constructed with a wavy form of reinforced concrete and topped with field grasses, the guest house integrates into the Icelandic landscape while providing guests stunning views of the aurora borealis and Lake Myvatn.

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Basalt-Inspired Retreat Emphasizing Natural Vistas and Community Spaces

Basalt-Inspired Retreat Emphasizing Natural Vistas and Community Spaces

Giacomo Spanio, Paolo Reali, Sergiu Cernea, Nicola Puppin

Constructed with basaltic materials and designed to resemble a rock formation, the guest house offers expansive views and communal spaces for visitors seeking connection with Iceland's rugged landscape.

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Thermal Springs Embrace With Communal Half-Circle Design

Thermal Springs Embrace With Communal Half-Circle Design

Jing Wang, He Han

Operable windows frame breathtaking views in a half-circle layout that enhances natural light and fosters community around Iceland's thermal springs, serving as a guest house designed for immersive engagement with the landscape.

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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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Connecting Tectonic Plates with Circular Pathways and Geothermal Springs

Connecting Tectonic Plates with Circular Pathways and Geothermal Springs

Guisong Zhang

Positioned atop the tectonic divide between North America and Europe, the design incorporates a circular platform that allows visitors to engage with geothermal springs while promoting exploration and understanding of the unique geological features of the site.

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Tensegrity Overlooking Geothermal Springs in a Concrete Pavilion

Tensegrity Overlooking Geothermal Springs in a Concrete Pavilion

Juan carlos Antón torres, Alvaro Antón torres, Juan carlos Antón fernández, Ana Antón fernández

A tensegrity tower rises above geothermal springs, connecting visitors to the geological landscape of Iceland through half-buried pavilions and guided pathways.

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Search results for: “Thermal springs”

54 projects found:

Stone Structure Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscape

Tectonic Encounters in a Truncated Pyramid Observation Point

Underwater Experience With Curvilinear Forms and Community-Focused Sleeping Pods

Turf Roofed Structure with Aluminum Facade and Geothermal Heating for Sustainable Hospitality

Private Hot Tubs and Local Stone Create Tranquil Retreat in Iceland

Turf Roofs and Private Balconies in a Community-Focused Retreat

Volcanic Stone Retreat with Panoramic Views and Communal Warmth

Glass Chasm and Grass Roof of a Geothermal Cinema Pavilion

Corten Steel Bridge Integrating Thermal Springs and Tectonic Movement

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

Artificial Hill Inspired by Traditional Turf Houses for Visitor Engagement

Spherical Forms Enhancing Flow in a Thermal Springs Guest House

Sedum-Covered Roofs and Communal Spaces Within a Glacial Landscape

Grass-Covered Roofs and Pool Access Rooms in a Thermal Spa Guest House

Wavy Form Constructed with Field Grasses and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Basalt-Inspired Retreat Emphasizing Natural Vistas and Community Spaces

Thermal Springs Embrace With Communal Half-Circle Design

Gabion Walls and Geothermal Heating in a Sustainable Greenhouse Restaurant

Connecting Tectonic Plates with Circular Pathways and Geothermal Springs

Tensegrity Overlooking Geothermal Springs in a Concrete Pavilion

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