Competitions – VA Architects

2024 - Austurbyggd Vík. Planning competition for a new neighborhood in Vík in Mýrdal.

The proposal is based on the existing master plan. By positioning the residential area to the north and shopping- and service area in the southern region, do we shelter a new residential complex from the sound effects from the main road. The divide between the two areas is broken up by a winding road, which creates a diverse play of outdoor areas between north and south. There will be a lively street scene that captures the view towards the magnificent Víkurhámr and Víkurkletti and creates a shelter from the east..
The proposal emphasizes good connections with the existing settlement, for pedestrians and cyclists as well as drivers. A strong emphasis is placed on an attractive path system for pedestrians and cyclists and to support the concept of 20 minute town.
Residential area (ÍB8, ÍB9) build up at one traffic lane, which runs from east to west, and there are connections to it via axes from south to north. To ensure traffic safety in a family-friendly residential area, this axis is regularly broken up by bottlenecks and speed bumps.
Footpaths interweave the existing settlement with the new one and connect green areas, hiking trails and the surrounding nature. Visual axes between Víkurhamr and the seaside on the one hand and between the town and Víkurklett on the other emphasize the surrounding beauty.

2022 - Little Lava

Litla Hraun prison consists of different buildings from different periods. Together, these different buildings form a fragmented whole, which, however, includes various opportunities. This proposal aims to make the most of the existing buildings, promote efficient phasing and ensure that location, the form and connections of new buildings to existing buildings increase the safety of both prisoners and staff. There will then be an architecture that highlights the quality that is present and gives the prison a coherent and attractive appearance.
The main input of the proposal is two new building sections that run across the main existing buildings. Divide the new buildings' outdoor areas into diverse spaces, while creating new connections between building components. In this way, a more efficient and safer framework will be created around the work of the prison.

2020 - NLFÍ idea competition

The ideology of the Icelandic Society of Naturopathy (NLFÍ) is effectively reflected in the company's health institution in Hveragerði. Nature is paramount; it gives the operation a strong tone and is the basis for treatment solutions that strengthen both body and soul. In the proposal presented here, nature differs, in all its shades, continue to play an important role, while at the same time creating a simple framework around the various activities that are planned. Efficient activities combined with a diverse experience will thus lay the foundation for a good life for guests and staff.. At the same time, a new residential area in the area will form an interface with the town and will be an addition to the thriving town life that thrives there today..

2020 - Nursing home in Húsavík

The main entrance is an angular building with two wings that frame a sheltered and sunny outdoor area. The elms each have three floors with excellent views. The main access of the nursing home is from Skálabrekka, from there you enter the ground floor with a meeting room, service- and staff spaces as well as a connection to the Hvamm residence hall. A new nursing home in Húsavík will be a home for the elderly residents of the town where they can enjoy a variety of experiences and enjoyable moments in a safe and peaceful environment..

2019 - Nursing Research Centers

The focus of the proposal
The main input is a 2-story wing of the hedge, current nursing home, connected to it by a connecting passage upstairs. Assembly and offices adjacent to the street-level apartment annex 'is lower in plots closer to shore.
The proposal combines a clear structure and space experience which links new construction, older house, and unique natural environment in the foreground. Complexion Annex Building Committee is modest, lightness is paramount, height and proportions of the building adapt to hedge and built around.

key assumptions
In the case of extension to the existing nursing home and clinic who have served Hornafirði and surrounding areas for decades. It is important to Annex Building would a strong and coherent whole with the existing buildings while enjoying the proximity of the unique nature around. Required to Annex Building meets the expectations of the nursing homes today where the emphasis is on creating conditions that resemble private homes as possible. Space Plan outlines the need for the context of internal operations.

2018 - Government offices - extension

The focus of the proposal
The main input is a 3-storey wing of Government House, parallel to that of the back yard and connected to it by a single deck gangway. The proposal combines a clear structure and space experience which links the Government House, new construction and urban space environment in the foreground. Yfrbragð Annex Building Committee is critical of the way simple,
lightness is paramount and height and proportions of the building adapt to Government House and villages around.

key assumptions
In the case of extension to a known structure of the country that has played a key role in its history in various ways. It is important that the structure and arrangement of the extension takes this into account and would have the main building strong and coherent whole. Government House is thus a key role in shaping Annex Building structure. Space Plan outlines the need for the context of internal operations.

2018 - Kindergarten Seltjarnarnes

The focus of the proposal
The main input is an angle shaped building on 1 - 2 hills along the south coast and Nesvegi. The proposal establishing a clear structure to the main intersection Seltjarnarness and so creates a complete street view. The building shelters for the prevailing winds and frames a sunny playground preschool. Formed in lively breaking of both floors where the building and outdoor areas merge into one living entity.

key assumptions
This is a new kindergarten building for up to 300 children with major intersections Seltjarnarness. She combines kindergarten municipality under one roof and will be the center where a large proportion of the population comes together at the beginning and end of each day.
The new kindergarten is well positioned, he has a good relationship with the local community and services. View from the yard is strong, where you can see the natural beauty and life in the adjacent streets. It is important to seize these new leikskólabygging quality and create a lively framework for community nursery.

The proposal was nominated for procurement.

2018 - Northwest Elementary School Húnaþings, extension

New wing of the Primary Húnaþings west of 1028 m2 in size, located north of the existing school building and stretches from the west and the east of the country. The view from the schools and the town remains intact and townscape that exclude up with the river and the Church. Orientation saved the playground to the south is undisturbed and the shape and placement of new construction create more sheltered space outside the school environment.
The new building on the west goes out and forms a sheltered and sunny area at the main entrance of the school. Since the building attached to shore up the hillside to the east also formed sheltered space outside the east. Building retrieves its form and proportions of the existing school building and the environment. Use the same slope of the roof and the building is broken up with axes in units of record proportions and rhythm older buildings. The roof is shaped so that it goes less to the south and forms in open spaces with increased headroom and light. Axes intersecting far through the building, connect older and newer parts of the school and create a good flow between all spaces. Visual dice must also follow these axes between different parts of the school, as well as to the plot.

2017 - New school in Dalshverfi, Reykjanes.

2016 - Ísafjörður swimming hall

Tillaga VA Arkitekta hlaut þriðju verðlaun.

2016 - Gufunes

2015 - Seltjarnarnes

VA Architects proposal, completed in collaboration with Trípólí Architects, was awarded second prize..

2015 - Moska

2015 - Ásbrú, skipulag

VA Architects proposal was awarded second prize.

2014 - Skipulag Háskólasvæðis

Tillaga VA Arkitekta hlaut deild önnur verðlaun.

2014 - Landmannalaugar, skipulag

VA Arkitektar og Landmótun hlutu fyrstu verðlaun í hugmyndasamkeppni um nýtt skipulag Landmannalaugasvæðis.

Í umsögn dómnefndar segir að tillagan feli í sér róttækar hugmyndir um endurheimt landgæða í Laugum. “Um sterka og djarfa skipulagshugmynd er að ræða sem getur myndað góðan grunn fyrir áframhaldandi skipulagsvinnu á svæðinu.”