Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Visitor center with Snæfellsjökull in the background
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
The design concept is inspired by the surrounding nature
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
café and showroom
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
showroom
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
education space
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
A pathway runs through the center, allowing visitors to walk directly through the building from one side to the other.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
One of the main goals in designing the building at this location was that it would be constructed with as little disturbance as possible and that it would feel as though it had landed there fully formed, without any disruption.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
The National Park Visitor Center was fully designed and constructed according to the international BREEAM certification standard, which emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
café and showroom
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
The exterior walls of the building are clad in two different types of timber cladding.
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
The exterior walls of the building are clad in two different types of timber cladding.
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
One of the main goals in designing the building at this location was that it would be constructed with as little disturbance as possible
Crédit photo :
Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Stairs on both sides of the building lead up to the rooftop observation deck, which offers panoramic views of Snæfellsjökull glacier and the village Hellisandur.
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Outside facilities
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Light designed by Arkis architects
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Visitor Center at night
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Karl Vilhjálmsson
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Visitor Center floor plan
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Arkis architects
Centre des visiteurs du parc national Snæfellsjökull
Arkis Architects
Visitor Center section
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Arkis architects
