Residential Extension in Reykjavik, Iceland
The clients approached TrÃpólà with a view to building a small extension on a plot of land originally intended for a garage.
Iceland
Service House for Travellers
This tiny house is situated in a black sand desert in Iceland, half way between the two glaciers Mýrdalsjökul and Vatnajökull. This simple service house serves travellers, with lavatories, a washing machine, a dryer and a bike stand for repairs.
Naustreitur – A Hotel Downtown Reykjavik
Naustreitur is at the juncture of ReykjavÃk´s lively harbourfront, Kvosin (downtown) and the original Vesturbær. The larger city block is defined by the streets Grófin, Vesturgata, NorðurstÃgur and Tryggvagata.
Sunnuflot House – Renovation of a Family Home in ReykjavÃk
The Sunnuflot house was built in 1966 as a simple modernist unit with a flat roof and was extended a decade later. In 1994, a pitched roof was added on top of the original flat roof and the exterior walls were ….
Single Family House in Fossvogur, Iceland / Gláma KÃm Architects
A mid 1960´s villa by architect Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson needed renovation and repair. The original house was a prime example of late modern architecture in Reykjavik. The project encompassed exterior renovations and retrofitting executed with respect to the high quality typical of Guðmundur´s design.
This Rural Cottage in Iceland Have Turf Roofs and Burnt Timber Cladding
A wooden construction on a concrete slab, the rural cottage is clad with burnt hardwood panelling on the outside, utilizing a method well-known in Japan, among other countries, to enhance the durability of the wood.
A Concrete Vacation Home as Minimal as a Gallery
This concrete vacation house is located on the banks of the river HvÃtá, a two-hour drive east from Reykjavik. The site is a moss-covered hilly area with views over a quiet bend in the glacial river in the spring;
Prefabricated Wooden House by Gláma KÃm Architects
This prefabricated wooden house is laid out so all family members are aware of each other, yet respecting everyone´s privacy. A large open space (almost 6 meters ceiling height) connects the living room, the kitchen, a workspace and the upper floor spaces.
Elegant Approach to Family Home Design in ReykjavÃk, Iceland
New construction of a single family house for a family of seven. The new two level building is organized around a lightwell on the entry level. The bedrooms are located to the northeast side, whilst the family room and kitchen are at the southwest side enjoying a view of the inlet beyond.
Concrete and Wood Summer House in South Iceland
The summer house stands on a ridge by a deep and rugged gulley, surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery; a panoramic view over a lake towards a distant mountain range in the north, a steep rock face beyond the gulley to the east, and diverse mountain ranges to the south and west.