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Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects
Photograph © Studio CAPN

Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects

This tiny structure is situated in a black sand desert in Iceland, half way between the two glaciers Mýrdalsjökul and Vatnajökull.

This tiny house is situated in a black sand desert in Iceland, half way between the two glaciers Mýrdalsjökul and Vatnajökull. This simple service house serves travellers, with lavatories, a washing machine, a dryer and a bike stand for repairs.

Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects
Photograph © Studio CAPN

These are standard facilities in such a building but what makes this unit different from other similar service units, is that this otherwise straight forward program is intertwined with another unrelated program.

Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects
Photograph © Studio CAPN
Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects
Photograph © Studio CAPN

A view point is situated on the roof of the building, giving travellers a unique opportunity to tower over the ground giving a different perspective to the stunning 360°surrounding views.

This program overlapping makes this a unique project in its own right.

Laufskálavarða Service House by STASS Architects | Project Details

  • Architects: STASS Architects
  • Area:  26 sq.m.
  • Year:  2020-2021
  • Photographs:  Studio CAPN
  • City:  Reykjavik
  • Country:  Iceland
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