- wa-ID
- wa-2026655
- Tag der Veröffentlichung
- 27.05.2019
- Aktualisiert am
- 30.01.2020
- Verfahrensart
- Offener Wettbewerb
- Zulassungsbereich
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Andere
- Teilnehmer
- Keine Teilnahmebeschränkung
- Auslober
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Soil Conservation Service of Iceland
(SCSI, Landgræðsla ríkisins) - Koordination
- Bee Breeders (former HMMD Group), Singapore
- Bewerbungsschluss
- 22.10.2019
- Abgabetermin
- 19.11.2019
- Bekanntgabe
- 21.01.2020
Verfahrensart
Offener Wettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Bee Breeders führt seine erste länderbasierte Architekturwettbewerbsreihe mit drei spektakulären Standorten im Norden Islands durch. Im Rahmen des ersten Wettbewerbs dieser Reihe werden Vorschläge für ein neues Besucherzentrum gesucht, das zwischen dem Myvatn-See und dem Vulkan Hverfjall in den berühmten Schwarzen Lavafeldern der isländischen Region Dimmuborgir entstehen soll. Die Teilnehmer wurden gebeten, Designlösungen in Betracht zu ziehen, die mit der Umgebung des Ortes kompatibel sind und diese ausnutzen: durch die Einbeziehung kontextbezogener Materialien, das Anbieten von Panoramaaussichten auf nahe gelegene Lavafelsen und Birken und die Bereitstellung eines gut geeigneten Ortes zur Beobachtung des jahreszeitlichen Nordlichts.
Der Begriff „Dimmuborgir“ geht auf das isländische Wort für dunkle Schlösser zurück. Seine Landschaft besteht aus dramatischen, dynamischen schwarzen Felsformationen, die das Ergebnis eines Vulkanausbruchs vor 2.300 Jahren sind. Damals soll geschmolzene Lava über Feuchtgebiete geflossen sein, das Wasser zum Sieden gebracht und Dampf durch die Lava aufsteigen lassen haben, wodurch einzigartige „Lavasäulen“ mit einem Durchmesser von einigen Zentimetern bis zu mehreren Metern entstanden sind.
Dimmuborgir ist eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele Islands. Tausende von Touristen machen jedes Jahr die Reise hierher. Im Rahmen des Architekturwettbewerbs für das isländische Black Lava Fields Visitor Center suchen Bee Breeders nach einem innovativen neuen Bauwerk, das als Anlaufpunkt für diese unglaubliche Landschaft dienen soll und das derzeitige Besucherzentrum aus Containermodulen ersetzen soll. Für diesen Designwettbewerb wurde gefordert, dass die Höhe des neuen Gebäudes auf einem einzigen Stockwerk gehalten wird, mit der Möglichkeit, das Programm auf einer Ebene unter der Erde zu platzieren. Das Besucherzentrum soll das ganze Jahr über in Betrieb sein. Es besteht die Notwendigkeit, einen Parkplatz auf dem Gelände einzurichten, und sämtliche Einrichtungen sind behindertengerecht zu gestalten.
Competition assignment
Bee Breeders is rolling out its first country-based architecture competition series, with three spectacular prospective sites located in northern Iceland. In the debut competition of this series, we are seeking design proposals for a new visitor center to be located between Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall volcano, within the famed Black Lava Fields of Iceland’s Dimmuborgir region. Participants were asked to consider design solutions that are compatible with and take advantage of the site’s surroundings: by incorporating contextually-appropriate materials, by offering panoramic views of nearby lava rocks and birch trees, and by providing a well-suited place for viewing the seasonal northern lights.
The term ‘Dimmuborgir’ evolves from the Icelandic word for Dark Castles. Its landscape is comprised of dramatic, dynamic black rock formations, the result of a volcanic eruption dated to 2,300 years ago, when molten lava is supposed to have flowed across wetlands, causing the water to boil and vapour to rise through the lava, and thereby creating unique lava ‘pillars’ that vary from a few centimetres to several metres in diameter.
Dimmuborgir is one of Iceland's most popular destinations. Thousands of tourists make the journey here each year. With the Iceland Black Lava Fields Visitor Center architecture competition, Bee Breeders is seeking an innovative new structure that will perform as a landing point for this incredible landscape, to replace the current visitor center constructed from container modules. For this design competition, it was asked that the height of the new building be kept to a single floor, with the possibility to locate program one level underground. The visitor center is to be operational year-round. There is a need for site parking, and all facilities are to be accessible to the handicapped.
Offener Wettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Bee Breeders führt seine erste länderbasierte Architekturwettbewerbsreihe mit drei spektakulären Standorten im Norden Islands durch. Im Rahmen des ersten Wettbewerbs dieser Reihe werden Vorschläge für ein neues Besucherzentrum gesucht, das zwischen dem Myvatn-See und dem Vulkan Hverfjall in den berühmten Schwarzen Lavafeldern der isländischen Region Dimmuborgir entstehen soll. Die Teilnehmer wurden gebeten, Designlösungen in Betracht zu ziehen, die mit der Umgebung des Ortes kompatibel sind und diese ausnutzen: durch die Einbeziehung kontextbezogener Materialien, das Anbieten von Panoramaaussichten auf nahe gelegene Lavafelsen und Birken und die Bereitstellung eines gut geeigneten Ortes zur Beobachtung des jahreszeitlichen Nordlichts.
Der Begriff „Dimmuborgir“ geht auf das isländische Wort für dunkle Schlösser zurück. Seine Landschaft besteht aus dramatischen, dynamischen schwarzen Felsformationen, die das Ergebnis eines Vulkanausbruchs vor 2.300 Jahren sind. Damals soll geschmolzene Lava über Feuchtgebiete geflossen sein, das Wasser zum Sieden gebracht und Dampf durch die Lava aufsteigen lassen haben, wodurch einzigartige „Lavasäulen“ mit einem Durchmesser von einigen Zentimetern bis zu mehreren Metern entstanden sind.
Dimmuborgir ist eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele Islands. Tausende von Touristen machen jedes Jahr die Reise hierher. Im Rahmen des Architekturwettbewerbs für das isländische Black Lava Fields Visitor Center suchen Bee Breeders nach einem innovativen neuen Bauwerk, das als Anlaufpunkt für diese unglaubliche Landschaft dienen soll und das derzeitige Besucherzentrum aus Containermodulen ersetzen soll. Für diesen Designwettbewerb wurde gefordert, dass die Höhe des neuen Gebäudes auf einem einzigen Stockwerk gehalten wird, mit der Möglichkeit, das Programm auf einer Ebene unter der Erde zu platzieren. Das Besucherzentrum soll das ganze Jahr über in Betrieb sein. Es besteht die Notwendigkeit, einen Parkplatz auf dem Gelände einzurichten, und sämtliche Einrichtungen sind behindertengerecht zu gestalten.
Competition assignment
Bee Breeders is rolling out its first country-based architecture competition series, with three spectacular prospective sites located in northern Iceland. In the debut competition of this series, we are seeking design proposals for a new visitor center to be located between Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall volcano, within the famed Black Lava Fields of Iceland’s Dimmuborgir region. Participants were asked to consider design solutions that are compatible with and take advantage of the site’s surroundings: by incorporating contextually-appropriate materials, by offering panoramic views of nearby lava rocks and birch trees, and by providing a well-suited place for viewing the seasonal northern lights.
The term ‘Dimmuborgir’ evolves from the Icelandic word for Dark Castles. Its landscape is comprised of dramatic, dynamic black rock formations, the result of a volcanic eruption dated to 2,300 years ago, when molten lava is supposed to have flowed across wetlands, causing the water to boil and vapour to rise through the lava, and thereby creating unique lava ‘pillars’ that vary from a few centimetres to several metres in diameter.
Dimmuborgir is one of Iceland's most popular destinations. Thousands of tourists make the journey here each year. With the Iceland Black Lava Fields Visitor Center architecture competition, Bee Breeders is seeking an innovative new structure that will perform as a landing point for this incredible landscape, to replace the current visitor center constructed from container modules. For this design competition, it was asked that the height of the new building be kept to a single floor, with the possibility to locate program one level underground. The visitor center is to be operational year-round. There is a need for site parking, and all facilities are to be accessible to the handicapped.
Iceland Black Lava Fields Visitor Center
Organizers
Bee Breeders
Architecture Competition Organizers
architecturecompetitions.beebreeders.com
Official Partners:
Soil Conservation Service of Iceland
(SCSI, Landgræðsla ríkisins)
Gunnarsholti, 851 Hella, Iceland
The Competition
Iceland’s volcanic landscapes are captivating and enchanting, with many filled with mythological stories, and the black lava fields in the north of the country are no exception. The Dimmuborgir site near Mývatn Lake and Hverfjall volcano takes its name from the Icelandic word for Dark Castles or Dark Cities, and was formed some 2,300 years ago by a massive eruption that created the unique features and bleak landscape.
The eerie rock formations were once said to be the home of a murderous troll named Grýla, her husband, and her sons The Yule Lads. Originally in Icelandic folklore these Yule Lads came to take on the role of Santa Claus, leaving gifts for children who were well behaved, and rotten potatoes for those that were not. As Christianity became popular in Iceland the site was thought to be where Satan landed after being tossed out of Heaven.
Dimmuborgir is one of the region’s most popular tourism spots, with thousands of tourists visiting the black lava fields every year. There is currently a simple visitor center constructed from container modules offering basic food & drink options and a gift shop. With the Iceland Black Lava Fields Visitor Center architecture competition, Soil Conservation Service Of Iceland is looking to reinvent their on-site facilities and create an innovative structure that will act as the face of this incredible tourist attraction.
Participants are tasked with designing a structure that is both welcoming and in keeping with the exotic and mysterious nature of the landscape. In terms of functionality, the new facilities can remain much the same, providing basic amenities such as a small cafe, souvenir shop and information center.
The highly sensitive nature of the surrounding environment would require all designs to exercise sustainable construction practices, while at the same time having the potential to become an iconic landmark that is synonymous with black lava fields. In cooperation with Soil Conservation Service Of Iceland, winning projects will be put forward for consideration for construction.
Competition Type
Open competition
Admission Area
International
Eligibility
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required.
Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Languages
- Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English.
- All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Schedule
Closing date for registration: 22 October 2019
Closing date for project submission: 19 November 2019
Announcement of the winners: 11 December 2019
More information and documents at
blacklavacenter.beebreeders.com
Organizers
Bee Breeders
Architecture Competition Organizers
architecturecompetitions.beebreeders.com
Official Partners:
Soil Conservation Service of Iceland
(SCSI, Landgræðsla ríkisins)
Gunnarsholti, 851 Hella, Iceland
The Competition
Iceland’s volcanic landscapes are captivating and enchanting, with many filled with mythological stories, and the black lava fields in the north of the country are no exception. The Dimmuborgir site near Mývatn Lake and Hverfjall volcano takes its name from the Icelandic word for Dark Castles or Dark Cities, and was formed some 2,300 years ago by a massive eruption that created the unique features and bleak landscape.
The eerie rock formations were once said to be the home of a murderous troll named Grýla, her husband, and her sons The Yule Lads. Originally in Icelandic folklore these Yule Lads came to take on the role of Santa Claus, leaving gifts for children who were well behaved, and rotten potatoes for those that were not. As Christianity became popular in Iceland the site was thought to be where Satan landed after being tossed out of Heaven.
Dimmuborgir is one of the region’s most popular tourism spots, with thousands of tourists visiting the black lava fields every year. There is currently a simple visitor center constructed from container modules offering basic food & drink options and a gift shop. With the Iceland Black Lava Fields Visitor Center architecture competition, Soil Conservation Service Of Iceland is looking to reinvent their on-site facilities and create an innovative structure that will act as the face of this incredible tourist attraction.
Participants are tasked with designing a structure that is both welcoming and in keeping with the exotic and mysterious nature of the landscape. In terms of functionality, the new facilities can remain much the same, providing basic amenities such as a small cafe, souvenir shop and information center.
The highly sensitive nature of the surrounding environment would require all designs to exercise sustainable construction practices, while at the same time having the potential to become an iconic landmark that is synonymous with black lava fields. In cooperation with Soil Conservation Service Of Iceland, winning projects will be put forward for consideration for construction.
Competition Type
Open competition
Admission Area
International
Eligibility
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required.
Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Languages
- Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English.
- All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Schedule
Closing date for registration: 22 October 2019
Closing date for project submission: 19 November 2019
Announcement of the winners: 11 December 2019
More information and documents at
blacklavacenter.beebreeders.com