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