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Volcanic Ash Concrete and Tectonic Forms Shaping a Cultural Hub

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Tectonic Forms Shaping a Cultural Hub

Alyona Savelyeva, Sergey Kiselyov

Constructed with volcanic ash concrete and organized into tectonic forms, the facility serves as a cultural hub that integrates the natural landscape with educational exhibits focused on the region's geology and ecology.

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Volcanic Ash Concrete Cinema Embracing Iceland's Natural Landscape

Volcanic Ash Concrete Cinema Embracing Iceland's Natural Landscape

Nami Fukada, Haruka Inari, Yasuhiro Tsutamori, Sayaka Masuda

Constructed from volcanic ash concrete, the cinema integrates seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape, offering visitors an immersive film experience that connects them to both nature and narrative.

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Volcanic Ash Concrete Meets Geothermal Efficiency in Museum Design

Volcanic Ash Concrete Meets Geothermal Efficiency in Museum Design

Makoto Shibuya

Constructed using volcanic ash concrete and featuring a double skin facade for enhanced energy efficiency, the museum engages visitors with its layered spatial organization while providing insights into the geological history of the Myvatn region.

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Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Davide Avantini, Francesca La ferrara, Valerio Torzani

Constructed with volcanic ash and weathering steel, the coffee shop captures natural light while seamlessly integrating into the landscape of northern Iceland's Hverfjall region.

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Driftwood Roof and Tuff Specimens in a Volcanic Landscape Visitor Center

Driftwood Roof and Tuff Specimens in a Volcanic Landscape Visitor Center

Yufan Jiang, Mengyao Chen

Constructed with a distinctive driftwood roof and integrating local tuff specimens, the visitor center provides a platform for education and engagement within the unique geological context of Hverfjall Volcano.

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Conical Roof Structure Featuring Laminated Timber and Recycled Concrete at Volcano Base

Conical Roof Structure Featuring Laminated Timber and Recycled Concrete at Volcano Base

Hagar Abiri, Justyna Piasta, Zuzanna Światowy, Klara Krešo

With a conical roof crafted from laminated timber and walls made of recycled concrete incorporating volcanic ash, the facility serves as both a coffee shop and road trip centre, enhancing visitor engagement at the foot of Hverfjall volcano.

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Geothermal Retreat Framed by Cross-Laminated Timber and Plywood in Volcanic Landscape

Geothermal Retreat Framed by Cross-Laminated Timber and Plywood in Volcanic Landscape

Florencia Alleges, Agustín Fernández

Framed by cross-laminated timber and plywood, the design harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while incorporating geothermal heating to serve as a visitor center that fosters connection with nature.

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Sod Integration and Volcanic Ash Create Sustainable Community Hub

Sod Integration and Volcanic Ash Create Sustainable Community Hub

Bjarke Jansen, Costanza Angeloni, Kleopatra Balatsouka

Crafted from volcanic ash and reclaimed wood, the design integrates sod roofs to blend seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape while providing a multifunctional space for community engagement.

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Gabion Entrance Framing Volcanic Ash Overlook for Seasonal Visitors

Gabion Entrance Framing Volcanic Ash Overlook for Seasonal Visitors

Corentin Fraisse, Romain Josué

Using a gabion wall to evoke a sense of earth settling, the visitor center integrates volcanic ash and basalt stone to create a welcoming space that adapts to seasonal visitor flows while framing views of the surrounding landscape.

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Living Moss and Compacted Ash Integrate into a Volcanic Refuge

Living Moss and Compacted Ash Integrate into a Volcanic Refuge

Karen Harding, Jeb Beresford, Victoria Bartlett

Incorporating living moss and compacted ash, the design creates a refuge that seamlessly integrates with the volcanic landscape while serving as an educational public space focused on ecological restoration.

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Porous Concrete and Driftwood Embodying the Icelandic Landscape as a Visitor Centre

Porous Concrete and Driftwood Embodying the Icelandic Landscape as a Visitor Centre

David Morgan

Porous volcanic ash concrete and driftwood boarding create a dialogue between the visitor centre and the Icelandic landscape, providing a functional space for education and recreation while emphasizing the region's unique geological features.

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Geothermal Greenhouse with ETFE and Glulam Structure for Community Engagement

Geothermal Greenhouse with ETFE and Glulam Structure for Community Engagement

Charles Pickard, James Naughton, Ben Hardwick, Matthew Carney

Combining a geothermal greenhouse with an ETFE and glulam structure, the facility enhances local agricultural practices while serving as a vibrant community center for education and engagement.

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Ash-Brick Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscape for Educational Experience

Ash-Brick Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscape for Educational Experience

Sebastian Maher

Constructed with locally sourced ash-brick, this museum is designed to integrate with the volcanic landscape of Iceland while providing an educational space that highlights the region's unique geological features.

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Copper Door Architecture With Volcanic Ash Facade in Icelandic Landscape

Copper Door Architecture With Volcanic Ash Facade in Icelandic Landscape

Joakim Häggström, Helena Maripuu, Tea Druškovic

Incorporating a facade of volcanic ash and prominent copper doors, the center provides a welcoming space for visitors to engage with the dramatic Icelandic landscape surrounding Hverfjall.

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Volcanic Ash Terracotta Coffee Shop Engaging With Iceland's Landscape

Volcanic Ash Terracotta Coffee Shop Engaging With Iceland's Landscape

Stefania Fleck, Daniella Calma, Gustavo Pardo

Constructed using volcanic ash terracotta, the coffee shop integrates with Iceland’s unique landscape, offering visitors a functional space for community engagement while enhancing the surrounding natural environment.

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Conduits of Volcanic Ash Shaping a Visitor Center Experience

Conduits of Volcanic Ash Shaping a Visitor Center Experience

Zofia Andrzejewska, Hubert Cebulski

Constructed from bright monolithic concrete mixed with volcanic ash, the visitor center integrates geodetic forms that echo the surrounding landscape while providing an educational space focused on the dynamic processes of Iceland's geology.

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Volcanic Ash Structure Offering Immersive Views of Hverfjall

Volcanic Ash Structure Offering Immersive Views of Hverfjall

Julieta Coccaro, Ximena Novas

Constructed with volcanic ash, the underground structure offers immersive views of Hverfjall, creating a tranquil refuge that engages visitors with the surrounding landscape.

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Volcanic Ash Concrete and Green Roof Transform Community Space in Iceland’s Geological Landscape

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Green Roof Transform Community Space in Iceland’s Geological Landscape

Jose Lopez

Constructed using volcanic ash concrete and a green roof, this community space in Iceland integrates with its geological context to provide an educational coffee shop and exhibition area inviting engagement with the unique volcanic landscape.

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Curved Roofs and Volcanic Ash Create a Community Hub in Iceland

Curved Roofs and Volcanic Ash Create a Community Hub in Iceland

Piotr Pawłowski

Utilizing volcanic ash in its concrete roof and a dynamic, sloping form, the coffeehouse fosters community engagement while seamlessly integrating with Iceland's rugged landscape.

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Volcanic Ash Coating and Exposed Concrete Create Community Hub at the Base of HVERFJALL Mountain

Volcanic Ash Coating and Exposed Concrete Create Community Hub at the Base of HVERFJALL Mountain

Fitore Bekteshi

An electric fireplace symbolizes the dormant energy of HVERFJALL Mountain within a community hub that combines volcanic ash coating and exposed concrete, offering a space for locals and visitors to gather and learn about the region's geology.

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Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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Search results for: “Volcanic ash”

52 projects found:

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Tectonic Forms Shaping a Cultural Hub

Volcanic Ash Concrete Cinema Embracing Iceland's Natural Landscape

Volcanic Ash Concrete Meets Geothermal Efficiency in Museum Design

Volcanic Ash and Weathering Steel Embrace Natural Light in Northern Iceland Coffee Shop

Driftwood Roof and Tuff Specimens in a Volcanic Landscape Visitor Center

Conical Roof Structure Featuring Laminated Timber and Recycled Concrete at Volcano Base

Geothermal Retreat Framed by Cross-Laminated Timber and Plywood in Volcanic Landscape

Sod Integration and Volcanic Ash Create Sustainable Community Hub

Gabion Entrance Framing Volcanic Ash Overlook for Seasonal Visitors

Living Moss and Compacted Ash Integrate into a Volcanic Refuge

Porous Concrete and Driftwood Embodying the Icelandic Landscape as a Visitor Centre

Geothermal Greenhouse with ETFE and Glulam Structure for Community Engagement

Ash-Brick Structure Embracing Volcanic Landscape for Educational Experience

Copper Door Architecture With Volcanic Ash Facade in Icelandic Landscape

Volcanic Ash Terracotta Coffee Shop Engaging With Iceland's Landscape

Conduits of Volcanic Ash Shaping a Visitor Center Experience

Volcanic Ash Structure Offering Immersive Views of Hverfjall

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Green Roof Transform Community Space in Iceland’s Geological Landscape

Curved Roofs and Volcanic Ash Create a Community Hub in Iceland

Volcanic Ash Coating and Exposed Concrete Create Community Hub at the Base of HVERFJALL Mountain

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