The design blog Islanders has just published a fantastic story from a visit to one of the greatest buildings ever made in Iceland. Built in Garðabær, a Reykjavik suburb, between 1963 and 1965 the house was designed inside and outside, down to the smallest detail by local architect Högna Sigurðardóttir. The concept was a modern turf hut built for a contemporary family.
The house is a true masterpiece and according to Icelanders.is it was nominated as one of the 100 most remarkable houses to be built in Northern-Europe in the 20th century.
With its few materials: wood, natural stone and exposed raw concrete walls, this is the brutalist’s dream.
Read more: These sleek and modern vacation cottages in south Iceland receive international acclaim
Islanders.is was founded by Auður Gná and Íris Ann, one an interior designer and the other a photographer and visual artist. The blog documents beautiful and unique Icelandic homes in a series of gorgeous photographs, offering a glimpse into Icelandic homes; A world somewhat hidden from those who visit Iceland.
See the whole feature, with many more photos here.
The design blog Islanders has just published a fantastic story from a visit to one of the greatest buildings ever made in Iceland. Built in Garðabær, a Reykjavik suburb, between 1963 and 1965 the house was designed inside and outside, down to the smallest detail by local architect Högna Sigurðardóttir. The concept was a modern turf hut built for a contemporary family.
The house is a true masterpiece and according to Icelanders.is it was nominated as one of the 100 most remarkable houses to be built in Northern-Europe in the 20th century.
With its few materials: wood, natural stone and exposed raw concrete walls, this is the brutalist’s dream.
Read more: These sleek and modern vacation cottages in south Iceland receive international acclaim
Islanders.is was founded by Auður Gná and Íris Ann, one an interior designer and the other a photographer and visual artist. The blog documents beautiful and unique Icelandic homes in a series of gorgeous photographs, offering a glimpse into Icelandic homes; A world somewhat hidden from those who visit Iceland.
