Networks

Colleagues in the wider network have very kindly shared some ideas about Iceland. They are posted here as I go along. And of course Massimo and his colleagues introduced me to a range of people – all listed below. But please send others via twitter @buildingclouds

Architectural Practices (and some of their words):

Studio Granda : ‘Yet beyond the noise of man there is a calmer identity of place, a latent source energy which can provide a secure foundation for an architectural intervention.’

Basalt : ‘Extracting what is unique in each project from an environmental, geographic, cultural and historic context is at the core of Basalt´s design approach’

A2F: ‘We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our buildings. We design together with the users, so they will love their building. And we use modern design tools to reduce friction and to raise quality. This makes for buildings that are being cared for. It makes for buildings that last longer. It makes for people who are comfortable. And it makes for people who are happier.’

Arkibullan Architects : ‘Contemporary Icelandic architecture has been making a fascinating journey in recent years, searching for an architectural language that is in harmony with the harsh and beautiful landscape of the volcanic island, a landscape that is unique in Europe.’

Trípólí : ‘Instead of adhering to a particular architectural style or dogma, we aim to make work that is contemporary yet rooted in its historical, social, environmental, and economical context.’ (some of the images on their website make bad weather look good)

KRADS : ‘the aesthetics follow from a careful reading of the particular parameters that define a project’s functional, cultural and geographical framework.’

ARKIS: ‘to lead by example in ecologically concious design and planning’ (interesting viewing platform )

FORMAL ORGANISATIONS supporting Architecture

Architectural Society of Iceland : ‘Qualified members, Icelandic or foreign, can be those who have a final examination in architecture from a university or a technical university that the company recognizes’

Museum of Design and Applied Art : supporting the culture within which architecture sits? perhaps?

Other interesting Icelandic Organisations

EDDA ‘A venue for contemporary research, with emphasis on equality and diversity, the EDDA Center seeks critical contributions in the fields of history, literary criticism and cultural studies, philosophy, gender studies, anthropology, politics, and international relations.’

RIKK ‘a leading institution in the field of women’s, gender and equality research in Iceland.’

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