Nordic Built Challenge in Höfdabakki 9, Iceland by Jvantspijker

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Nordic Built Challenge in Höfdabakki 9, Iceland by Jvantspijker

April 9th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Jvantspijker

The Nordic Built Challenge proposal consists of three distinct parts: site, building exterior and building interior. The proposal improves the quality and legibility of the site by emphasizing the connecting backbone of the site as a pedestrian friendly boulevard. The overall site green is enhanced, new canopies and zebra crossings improve the experience of the site for pedestrians in the harsh Icelandic weather.

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Architects: Jvantspijker
Project: Nordic Built Challenge
Location: Höfdabakki 9, Iceland
Team: Jaakko van ’t Spijker, Paul van den Bergh
Type: International design competition
Client: Nordic Innovation organization, Reitir Real-estate
Program/Size: 7000m2
Status: Settled
Software used: Sketchup, Adobe CS and AutoCAD

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By partially removing the vertical facade slabs a new, fresh and more communicative architecture can be realized. Horizontal sun shading in combination with planters reinforce new green image. A new typology has been fit into the outspoken curved shape of the building: a new wooden element housing all closed functions generates a counter-curve. It provides a variety of both open and closed working spaces in a singular simple gesture. Let the smart work begin.

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Tags: Höfdabakki 9, Iceland

Categories: Adobe CS, Autocad, Building, SketchUp

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