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- WilkinsonEyre gets green light for giant geothermal-powered biodome in Iceland Wed, 24 Jul 19, 1:30amLondon-based practice WilkinsonEyre has just been granted planning permission for the Aldin Biodomes, a massive biodome complex that will showcase a rich tropical environment and local food production techniques in Iceland’s...
- This glass cabin in Iceland lets you watch the Northern Lights from your bed Fri, 30 Mar 18, 1:32amWant to see the Northern Lights without dealing with the dark and the cold? With this luxury glass cabin in Iceland, you can now do just that. The Panorama Glass Lodge lets you enjoy views of the Northern Lights and amazing...
- 20 bizarre examples of Icelandic design using surprising materials like seaweed, fish skin and cow bladder Tue, 22 Mar 16, 7:06amSheep wool stools Among the fabulous Kraum shop there was the hairy 'Fuzzy stool'. A longhaired fleece seat upholstered with Icelandic wool from sheep on turned mahogany legs. Hand-felted lamps Textile artist Anna Gunnarsdóttir's...
- Giant pyramids on an Icelandic cycle bridge turn infrastructure into land art Sat, 30 Jan 16, 12:00amSplit into two nearly equal-length sections, the bridges span two waterways at the river fork. Rising like a piece of land art, the vermillion red support structure is constructed out of steel columns that form the shape...
- Iceland is building the first temple to Norse gods in 1,000 years Thu, 5 Feb 15, 4:00amFor the first time since the age of the Vikings, Icelanders will be able to publicly worship at the altar of Thor (or any other Norse god they choose)...
- Iceland’s Magnificent Modernist Churches Fri, 29 Aug 14, 2:30amFirst of all, unlike most European capitals, Reykjavik doesn't have a cathedral or large church dating back from the Medieval or Renaissance eras. This is mainly because the city only emerged as major metropolis a few hundred...
- Stunning Arborg House is Covered in Icelandic Moss Tue, 31 Dec 13, 5:00pmLocated two hours drive from Reykjavik, the Árborg House stands on a hill above the glacial valley of Hvita river. Its exteriors are clad in long lasting hardwearing concrete with vertical lines and mixed with gravel from...
- Studio Olafur Eliasson’s Crystalline Harpa Concert Hall Wins the 2013 Mies van der Rohe Award Thu, 2 May 13, 3:40amThe waterfront façade of the Harpa Concert Hall is made of individual polygonal glass frames resembling sparkly fish scales, which reflect water and light, creating a kaleidoscope of luminous colors...
- Olafur Eliasson’s Crystalline Harpa Concert Hall Wins the 2013 Mies van der Rohe Award Wed, 1 May 13, 2:50amThe waterfront façade of the Harpa Concert Hall is made of individual polygonal glass frames resembling sparkly fish scales, which reflect water and light, creating a kaleidoscope of luminous colors...
- OOIIO Architecture Proposes Efficient New Headquarters for Iceland’s Vigdis Foundation Tue, 19 Feb 13, 7:30amIceland’s Vigdis Foundation is devoted to the preservation of Icelandic culture and values, and for the foundation’s new headquarters OOIIO Architecture has proposed a dynamic building that will host exhibitions,...
- Marcos Zotes Unveils Spectacular Video Project on the Facade of Reykjavik’s Iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church Tue, 20 Mar 12, 5:20amRead the rest of Marcos Zotes Unveils Spectacular Video Project on the Facade of Reykjavik’s Iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Hallgrímskirkja church, Hallgrimskirkja,...
- Marcos Zotes Unveils His Incredible Video Project on the Facade of Reykjavik’s Iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church Sat, 17 Mar 12, 2:00amRead the rest of Marcos Zotes Unveils His Incredible Video Project on the Facade of Reykjavik’s Iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Hallgrímskirkja church, Iceland...
- Olafur Eliasson’s Crystalline Harpa Concert Hall Officially Opens in Reykjavik! Thu, 25 Aug 11, 1:30amRead the rest of Olafur Eliasson’s Crystalline Harpa Concert Hall Officially Opens in Reykjavik! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Batteriid Architects, biomimicry, concert hall, eco design,...
- Olafur Eliasson’s Crystal-Inspired Concert Hall Opens in Reykjavik Sat, 21 May 11, 1:58amRead the rest of Olafur Eliasson’s Crystal-Inspired Concert Hall Opens in Reykjavik Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Batteriid Architects, biomimicry, concert hall, eco design, green design,...
- Grow a Lush Green Garden Inside Your Furniture With FurniBloom Wed, 6 Apr 11, 4:40amLooking for a fun alternative to your home or office’s drab and lifeless seating? Then take a cue from the FurniBloom designed by Icelandic landscape architect Dagný Bjarnadóttir...