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Location:<\/strong> The Myvatn region
Status:<\/strong> Competition
Program:<\/strong> Greenhouse, restaurant and multifunctional area
Date:<\/strong> 15december 2021
Client:<\/strong> Vogafj\u00f3s Farm Resort
Total floor area:<\/strong> 3471 m2<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” ul_item_indent=”37px” admin_label=”OContents V4 – Olena – Text – Sed id interdum urna…” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#9b9b9b” text_line_height=”165%” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”16px” header_2_font_size=”18px” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Description<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” ul_item_indent=”37px” admin_label=”OContents V4 – Olena – Text – Sed id interdum urna…” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#9b9b9b” text_line_height=”165%” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The competition consisted on designing a greenhouse concept restaurant in the Myvatn region known for its fairytale-like and unique landscape which is dominated by the former strong volcanic activity like the enormous Hverfjall crater which is considered to be one of the largest and best preserved circular volcanos in the world. Fascinated by the magic, yet melancholic nature of the Icelandic surroundings, we started analysing the existing cracks and hidden water caves, which in a way represent the invisible presence of nature in our area of study. Finding presence in the absent nature and the hidden life in the silent surroundings was our first inspiration. Life from within, the most powerful yet invisible form of life, ready to outburst its hidden beauty. Our goal was to create a space that emerged as a crack from the ground, a place to leave time in suspension and have a peaceful mental and physical getaway, a place of enlightenment and mindfulness. The first step for the concept design of the greenhouse is to follow these crater shapes and therewith to connect to the main architype of the surrounding morphologies. We propose a circular shape design that follow the existing lines of the terrain. To give the desired orientation towards the Hverfjall volcano and the magnificent Myvatn nature baths, we open it up by partially cutting it, creating this way a semi-circular moon shaped building. The rigid outer basalt shell of the building protects as a shelter the glazed semi-transparent inside core of it, where life emerges, and where the greenhouse is positioned. Towards the south, the building gets lower, so it merges with the existing heights of the landscape. In the most southern point, it literally disappears in the ground next to a crack shaped basalt wall, inspired by the existing landscape.<\/p>\n

Our design philosophy consists in creating a warm shelter covered by this rigid cold and melancholic layer of the existing terrain, a green contemplating getaway that emerges from the depth of the ground and becomes alive on the surface, shaping another crater that gets lost into the outer space. Our goal is to create a meditative and emotional space that has the capacity to change the chemistry within us, that sticks to our memory and feelings with its magnificent connection to the breathtaking surroundings and its peaceful and healing atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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<\/span> Home<\/span><\/a><\/span> 5<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Location: The Myvatn regionStatus: CompetitionProgram: Greenhouse, restaurant and multifunctional areaDate: 15december 2021Client: Vogafj\u00f3s Farm ResortTotal floor area: 3471 m2DescriptionThe competition consisted on designing a greenhouse concept restaurant in the Myvatn region known for its fairytale-like and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":391301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Projects \/ Mixed use \/ Kings Bastion
Description Brief
Location: 4 Queensway Road, Gibraltar
Status: Realized
Date: 2007
Site area: m2
Proposed built area: m2
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The King's Bastion project is a striking example of a modern archi\u00adtectural intervention in a historica! setting. Located at Queensway Road 4 in Gibraltar, the project was comple\u00adted in 2007, breathing new life into a once-abandoned and dilapidated fort that had been repurposed as a power generating station. The urban plan\u00adning concept and architectural design tor this intervention were developed by Ritzen Architecten, commissioned by Credo Espana and the Montagu Group, as part of the redevelopment of the Mid Town District. The design emphasizes a harmonious contrast between old and new elements. The historica! bastion, with its casemates, was carefully cleaned and restored to preserve its original character. A con\u00adtemporary addition, described as a
\"silver jewelry box\" made of stainless steel, was placed in the courtyard. This sleek, modern structure stands on elegant legs of polished compo\u00adsite concrete, adding a sense of light\u00adness and refinement to the robust surroundings.
One of the key features of the design is the glass orangery, a transparent structure that connects the old and new parts. lt allows daylight to flood into the space, illuminating the stone walls of the bastion and enhancing the overall atmosphere. The King's Bastion now serves as a leisure center with various entertainment fa\u00adcilities, including two cinemas and an ice skating rink inside the silver box. The courtyard houses a bowling center, while additional amenities such as a nightclub, restaurant, and caf\u00e9 are located on the ground and first floors of the bastion.
Since its opening, the renovated King's Bastion has become a popular destination tor both locals and tou\u00adrists, serving as a vibrant cultural and entertainment center in Gibraltar. The fusion of modern architecture with historica! restoration in this project demonstrates a thoughtful approach to urban redevelopment, revitalizing a site of historica! significance.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"1080","footnotes":""},"project_category":[46,52,49],"project_tag":[],"class_list":["post-391299","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_category-selected-projects","project_category-competitions","project_category-commercial"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIceland competition - Ritzen Architecten<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The competition consisted on designing a greenhouse concept restaurant in the Myvatn region known for its fairytale-like and unique landscape which is dominated by the former strong volcanic activity like the enormous Hverfjall crater which is considered to be one of the largest and best preserved circular volcanos in the world.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ritzenarchitecten.com\/nl\/project\/iceland-competition\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"nl_NL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Iceland competition - 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