Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The landscape design is shaped with built-up terraces “pöldrur“where visitors can sit and rest.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Large windows with sola control glass connect visitors to the natural surroundings and the scenic view to Öræfajökull.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Visitor center designed to blends in with the nature.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
A pathway runs through the rooftop of the center, allowing visitors to walk directly from one side to the other, with amazing view over the area.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Splended view over the Skaftá to Öræfajökull.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Main access from the parking areas.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The view to Öræfajökull.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Coffee shop.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Information desk and coffee shop.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Information desk.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
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Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Loft mixed with concrete and timber.
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Birgir Teitsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Exhibition hall.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Exhibition hall.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The exhibition space floors are polished concrete,divided into sections, each featuring river gravel from the largest glacial river of the western area of Vatnajökull National Park.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
Outside dining area
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The exterior timber walls of the building are all sourced from the forests of South Iceland.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The rear of the building, where the offices are located.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The entrance plaza connects to a covered terrace for the outdoor dining area, offering views over the Skaftá river.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Arkis Architects
The design allows the building to merge naturally with its environment.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
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