HAFNARBRAUT 9-15, BAKKABRAUT 10

by la | Feb 2, 2022

HAFNARBRAUT 9-15, BAKKABRAUT 10 A four-story residential building with 78 apartments and mixed-use on ground level. The building is split in two to the north and south of the existing building at Hafnarbraut 11.  On ground floor there is retail and service space and...

Nursing home Húsavík

by rk | Sep 28, 2020

Nursing home From the report: The site for the new nursing home was chosen under a forested slope of Húsavíkurfjall. The challenges and opportunities lie in adapting to the hillside, the surrounding area, the requirements for connections to existing buildings and...

Entrance sign for Garðabær

by la | Jul 2, 2020

Entrance sign for Garðabær From the competition report: The entrance sign is intended to welcome locals and visitors to Garðabær and capture the attention of thousands of passers-by who come to the town at a speed of two to 80 kilometers per hour. The entrance sign is...

HAFNARBRAUT 4-8

by la | Jul 2, 2019

HAFNARBRAUT 4-8 A four-story residential building with 38 apartments and parking spaces in the basement. The apartments come in various sizes, from two to five rooms. Shared garden is on top of the car park. The buildings are cast in place, insulated on the outside...

Kindergarten in Seltjarnarnesi

by la | Jul 1, 2019

Kindergarten in Seltjarnarnesi From the report: The buildingAn important aspect of the preschool’s work is outdoor play and learning. It is essential to ensure that all preschool students have good access to diverse playgrounds as well as convenient access for...