Landscapearhitecture

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Project • By Arkibygg Arkitektar • Individual Buildings

RING OF BJÓLFUR - BUILT

Ring of Bjólfur is a circular viewing platform on the mountain ridge above Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, at 650 metres above sea level. The name is inspired by Bjólfur, the first settler of Seyðisfjörður, who according to legend was buried on this mountain. His silver ring, never found, gave the project its form and name. This is a collaborative project that Arkibygg designed together with ESJA Architecture, exa nordic, Anna Kristin and Kjartan Mogensen. Studio CAPN Studio CAPN Studio CAPN The platform forms a continuous ring, framing a 360° experience: from the fjord and town below to the valley and peaks above. Walking it, views shift with each step. A cantilevered section reaches be... More

Project • By CONIFER • Residential Landscape

FA Residence

​Nestled within the tranquil embrace of Central Java's emerald paddy fields, this 8000m2 residential property evokes a harmonious blend of vast and intimate family sanctuaries. The design, while contemporary in essence, pays homage to the timeless beauty of the region's agrarian heritage. As one steps into the property, they are greeted by a gentle driveway, interspersed with open lawn and native plants. This driveway not only guides the visitor's but also their gaze, leading them on a visual journey to the house entry and parking area. CONIFER Slightly higher pool platforms descend towards the fields, allowing residents to enjoy layered panoramic views and fostering a sense of being one with the fields themselves. CONIFER Ca... More