December 2021, myself and a couple friends from work entered the “Iceland Greenhouse Restaurant” Competition hosted by Bee Breeders.
https://architecturecompetitions.com/icelandrestaurant/
Unfortunately we didn’t win but our project was shortlisted.
Competition Brief
A volcanic island covered in snow and ice, Iceland is a stunningly beautiful country, but not the easiest place
on Earth to find locally grown foods. Bee Breeders, in partnership with Vogafjós Farm Resort, are calling for
submissions for their Iceland Greenhouse Restaurant competition.
Participants are tasked with creating a concept for a restaurant that combines organic, indoor farming with a
uniquely Icelandic aesthetic. Designs will need to provide practical solutions, incorporating year-round,
indoor farming concepts with a comfortable space to seat roughly 100 guests, all with views of the milky blue
Mývatn nature baths on one side and Hverfjall volcano on the other.
Hey, This is a really compelling design and submission! I think the massing is very beautiful! The renderings are very iceland! I’m impressed at the level of detail you took those interior spaces to. How did the team work together? It seems like a lot of hours went into this. Impressive you can still find time in your life to do competitions, I’m not going to lie, I’m jealous.