ION Luxury Adventure Hotel Reykjavik, Iceland
ION Luxury Adventure Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland, design by Minarc Architects – selected as a Finalist for the 2018 SBID International Design Awards, surrounded by hot springs & glaciers.
Iceland architecture design
Iceland architecture designs and architects
New Iceland architecture projects with building news and architectural images, plus architects background. Discover the most exciting properties from across this small North Atlantic country.
Check out Ring of Bjólfur, Seydisfjordur, by Esja Architecture & Arkibygg Arkitektar, a simple concrete structure atop the rugged landscape. This architectural intervention is a ring-shaped viewing platform on the slopes of Mount Bjólfur, 650 m over sea level.
Finally take a look at The Hill Farm near Lake Mývatn, designed by Derin Kinacigil & Juan Franco. It was the Greenhouse Restaurant Competition Winner and uses building volumes that blend within the landscape, and the program split into three clearly defined sectors.
The Icelandic bank, Landsbankinn Reykjavik
Landsbankinn, Iceland’s largest bank and among the country’s leading financial institutions, have announced that C.F. Møller and Arkthing have won an invited competition to design their new building in Reykjavik.
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall Building, Iceland
Harpa – Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, designed by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with Batteriið Architects and Studio Olafur Eliasson, has won one of the most prestigious architecture awards worldwide, The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2013.
Airport Terminal Extension in Keflavik
Design: Andersen & Sigurdsson Arkitekter; Teikn Architects
The layout is simple and rational allowing for a great degree of flexibility. Extensive glass facades allow travellers to engage in the activities on apron plus spectacular views to the vast landscape and mountains.
Holmsheidi Prison, Reykjavik, Iceland
Design: Arkis Architects
This building is one of 30 model projects of the ‘Nordic Built principles’, and embodies the principles in its design and function. It is the result of rigorous consultation with the users with the aim of creating a sustainable prison.
Iceland Developments: Icelandic Buildings
Iceland developments – best new North Atlantic buildings & architects – Iceland architecture information + designs: index page for architectural designs
Gufunes Development Reykjavik
Design: FELIXX with JVantSpijker. These Dutch design offices, with Orri Steinarsson, won a international urban design competition in Iceland. Strategic redevelopment of a coastal area of 140 hectares.
Vacation Cottages Brekkuskogur
In Winter 2012 the PK Arkitektar studio was invited to take part in a competition for vacation rental cottages. The 20 cabins were to be located in Brekkuskógur, in the Southwest of Iceland.
Port Weighting Station in Thorlakshofn
Design: Yrki architects. The orange color of the structure is that of traditional seaman’s wear. The alerting orange color makes the seamen visible, from near and from far, and enhances their security.
Ice House – Iceland Residence
Design: MINARC
The house creates a serene family sanctuary that harmoniously connects inhabitants with the surrounding natural environment by combining the most sustainable, eco -friendly materials and energy efficient technologies with minimalist architectural design.
Reykjavik Industrial Seaside Redevelopment
Design: FELIXX with JVantSpijker. Dutch team wins Icelandic architecture competition: two Rotterdam based offices will design the new redevelopment plan of an industrial seaside area in Reykjavik. The plan consists of 110.000 square meters of mixed use program, including four hundred new dwellings.
The Station: Roadside Stop, Iceland
Design: KRADS, architects
The Station, a roadside stop in the Icelandic countryside, is a conjoined restaurant, drive-through, convenience store and gas station. Icelandic culture is in many ways shaped by American influences due to the 65-year long presence of an American army base in the country.
Botanical Gardens Cafe: Akureyri Building
Design: Kollgata Arkitektúr
To commemorate the 150 year birthday of the township of Akureyri the city council decided to commission a cafe for the gardens. The site was at the center of the gardens, allowing for a 150m² building footprint.
Vigdis Language Center: Reykjavik Building
Design: OOIIO Architecture
Stofnun Vigdísar Finnbogadóttur is one of the most important institutions for the internationalization and preservation of Icelandic culture and values. The building should be represent the importance of these activities for its country, Iceland.