Architecture and Planning in Iceland

Va Arkitektar

We are a group of talented designers and experienced architects that together develop projects of high quality architectural design in concept, in detail and in execution. VA ARKITEKTAR has gained a wealth of valuable experience and excelled in many branches of the architectural profession in Iceland and abroad. We are continually developing and expanding our field of work, breadth of knowledge and areas of expertise. The office is a dynamic workplace with projects of different content, expression and scale. The projects vary from design and interior design, buildings and landscape to bigger planning projects and urban strategies. VA ARKITEKTAR executes design and consultation work within the following areas of the architectural profession: Architectural Design Planning and urban strategies Analysis of function and sketch design. Detailed design Construction supervision. Preparation of Plans and Schedules. Project Management. Preparation of Bids and Tenders Project Supervision. New building Renovation Interior design. Furniture design. Industrial Design. Architectural competitions. Three Dimensional Computer Visualisations PARTNERS Heba Hertervig architect FAÍ, Helena Björgvinsdóttir architect FAÍ, Indro Candi architect FAÍ, Jóhann Harðarson construction architect, Karl Magnús Karlsson architect FAÍ, Magdalena Sigurðardóttir architect FAÍ, Steinunn Halldórsdóttir interior architect FHI The office is a member of the Organization of Independant Practising Architects.

11 to 50 staff

Nordic Office Of Architecture Iceland

Nordic Office of Architecture, með stofur á Íslandi, í Noregi og í Danmörku, er ein fremsta arkitektastofan á Norðurlöndunum, með viðskiptavini og verkefni um allan heim. Vinna okkar er innblásin af norrænum hönnunarhefðum sem byggir á einfaldleika, notagildum og einstöku handverki og þannig hönnum við falleg rými, byggingar og borgir sem standast tímans tönn. Í fjölbreyttu safni okkar af stórum og smáum verkefnum er markmið okkar alltaf að móta öflug samfélög sem þrífast.

201 to 500 staff

Former Arkitektar

FORMER arkitektar is an architecture and design studio that works in the field of architecture, interior, landscape and product design. The influence of nature and the environment is central to all the studio's works, where we get inspiration that leads the works from the first sketch to a fully formed structure.

1 to 10 staff

Yrki Architects

Yrki was founded in 1997 by Ásdís Helga Ágústsdóttir and Sólveig Berg after they had won the 1st prize in an invited competition for Nesstofa, a museum of medical heritage in Seltjarnarnes. Today, a cohesive team of talented designers in the fields of architecture, urban planning and landscape architecture works at Yrki architects. We put our emphasis on meeting our clients´requests in a professional and viable manner. Yrki architects offer a wide range of services in the fields of architecture, urban planning and landscape architecture. Yrki architects also provide services in the fields of project negotiation, supervision and management. Yrki architects have been operating for over 20 years and have received numerous awards and acknowledgments. Our wide expertise of architecture and design reflects in a holistic approach to all our projects where the environment, context and scale shape the design. The name Yrki has a specific meaning in Icelandic. To cultivate. To grow. To compose. The name refers to our vision of unifying the earthbound and the poetic, of unifying disparate aspects in our projects, from the urban environment to nature. Yrki is the first architectural firm in Iceland certified to ISO 9001. Our quality management system as defined by ISO 9001 assures that our clients benefit by receiving services that meet their requirements and that our firm delivers consistent performance.

1 to 10 staff

Thg Arkitektar

THG Architects operates in the field of architecture, design, and project management. The staff holds a varied experience in architecture, design, and city planning as well as project management and supervision of building projects, both new and renovation of buildings and institutions.

11 to 50 staff

Undra

UNDRA is an architectural and consulting company based in Reykjavík, Iceland.

1 to 10 staff

S. Ap Arkitektar

s. ap arkitektar focuses on innovative approaches to architecture and urban design through material reuse, the use of local materials, and reduced energy consumption. Our work aims to reveal new opportunities and push for change within outdated, polluting systems. With an interdisciplinary, big-picture, climate-driven mindset, the practice also engages in speculative projects grounded in experimentation and research.

1 to 10 staff

Envalys

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1 to 10 staff

Sen & Son

SEN & SON is a young and vibrant architect studio founded in 2022. After working together for many years with good results, the three owners decided to join forces in a new studio with a strong design philosophy. Our goal is to create beautiful architecture that improves people's quality of life and at the same time benefits the environment. We design with sustainability in mind and want to ensure that the architecture of the future will benefit future generations.

1 to 10 staff

Arkitektastofan Og

1 to 10 staff

Arg Architects Iceland

ARG architects approach their projects by looking to the past and then endeavours to present a poetic interpretation for the future. History, as well as the living beings and materials of each place, is their main influence when creating constructions. These factors lay a foundation to architecture which intertwines with the ecosystem in time and space.

1 to 10 staff

Atrium Arkitektar

Atrium Arkitektar taka að sér hvers kyns hönnunarverkefni, allt frá hugmyndavinnu til aðaluppdrátta, verkteikningar, umsjón og eftirlit á verkstað, innréttingar og húsgagnahönnun.

1 to 10 staff

Lautin Landslagsarkitektar

1 to 10 staff

Pkdm Arkitektar

architecture, design and urban planning.

11 to 50 staff

Ask Arkitektar

ASK Architects is a comprehensive design studio in the field of architecture and planning. Commercial and residential architectural design and restoration, urban planning, furniture design, interior design and design management are among our common tasks. Past years the number of staff has been around 20 architects, interior architects and assistants.

11 to 50 staff

Basalt Architects

BASALT Arkitektar is an architectural office established in 2009. Our work includes several challenging and noted projects in the past, among them the different phases of the blue lagoon. The goal is a dynamic office providing quality work and services on projects of different content, expression and scale. We are a group of designers and experienced architects committed to the artistic and poetic dimension of architecture in concept, in detail and in execution. Sustainability is an important keystone in our design and BASALT has been a member of the Icelandic Green Building Council and Nordic built from the start.

1 to 10 staff

Kadeco

Keflavik Airport Development Company, Kadeco, is a state owned company that leads the cooperation of the Icelandic state, Isavia, Reykjanesbær and Suðurnesjabær on the planning, development, marketing and use of state owned land around Keflavík International Airport. Kadeco has led the development and transformation of the area, a former U.S. military base, since 2006, when the US government returned the region to the Icelandic government. Initially, one of the company’s main objectives was to bring remaining properties into civilian use. The sale of properties has now been completed and future emphasis is placed on the development of land surrounding Keflavik Airport.

1 to 10 staff

Landslag Ltd

Landslag Ltd. are consulting landscape architects with a broad range of experience in planning and design and have become Iceland´s largest studio in the field of landscape architecture. The practice, founded in 1963 by Reynir Vilhjálmsson, has grown gradually from the early days of private practice to its present level as a limited company. The company now has11 employees including the partners. The scope of work spans a broad range of landscape planning and design, from master planning to more detailed landcape design. Landslag is engaged in collaborative work with leading consultants from interdisciplinary professions in the design process such as architects and engineers. The company has participated in many winning proposals in architectural competitions through out the years and has gained much experience in large-scale landscape design under the harsh Icelandic circumstances, as well as the more detailed smaller scale of projects. In 2003 the studio was awarded a special mention at the Rosa Barba European landscape prize award ceremony for the design of Avalanche Protection Structures in Siglufjordur. In 2011 the studio achieved the award “Best Nordic Publicspace” at Arkitekturmassan in Gothenburg, Sweden the design of Harpa public space. Landscape planning: Master planning, Recreational and residential planning, Landscape analysis, Structures in vulnerable landscapes, Vegetational planning Landscape design: Large-scale landscape design, Avalanche protection design, Road–related landscape design Recreational areas, Amusement parks and sports areas, Public housing outdoor areas Landscape design in service/industrial sites, Schoolyards and kindergarden playgrounds The studio currently works on a wide range of small projects like schoolyards, kindergartens and various publicspaces. Large projects include new geothermal powerplants in northeast Iceland.

11 to 50 staff

Krads

KRADS is an architectural studio based in Denmark and Iceland. Working as one team, our transnational setup generates a dynamic environment in which we mobilize and re-imagine the Nordic culture of architecture and design in an internationally aimed constellation. Founding KRADS in 2006, we have gathered a portfolio of successfully realized projects despite young age, and received critical acclaim and awards for our work which spans through urban planning, building design and product design. Our approach is characterized by clear and imaginative concepts, followed through to realization with a careful attention to detail, while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of every project. Working with both public and private clients our practice advocates close collaboration between all parties involved in each project, encouraging interdisciplinary networks in a comprehensive approach to the architectural field. KRADS is led by architects; Kristján Eggertsson & Kristján Örn Kjartansson. ICELAND / Klapparstígur 16 / 101 Reykjavík /+354 534 03 20 DENMARK / Njalsgade 17a / 2300 Copenhagen S /+354 6640320 info@krads.info PARTNER CONTACT INFO : Kristján Eggertsson /+354 664 03 20 / Denmark / krissi@krads.info Kristján Örn Kjartansson /+354 664 03 22 / Iceland / kris@krads.info

1 to 10 staff

Tendra Arkitektur

1 to 10 staff

M11 Arkitektar

M11 Arkitektar, is a dynamic architecture firm based in Reykjavik, Iceland. Specializing in a range of projects from interior design to urban planning, we handle residential, industrial, and renovation projects. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, efficient, and sustainable architectural solutions. We pride ourselves on personal service, ensuring each project meets our clients' needs and enhances the community. At M11 Architects, every design reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in architecture

1 to 10 staff

Rcdp Arkitektar

website under renovation

1 to 10 staff

Arkís Arkitektar

ARKÍS architects is a progressive design partnership practicing architecture, design, planning and green design consultancy. ARKÍS was founded in 1997, but from the firm’s founding ARKÍS architects have executed projects at various scales and levels of complexity, both in Iceland and internationally, for institutional, private, and civic clients. ARKÍS architects are driven by the pursuit of quality and the belief that the built environment has the inherent potential to improve the quality of our lives. Moreover, ARKÍS architects are committed to green design practices. ARKÍS architects are the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Recent works include the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center, the University of Reykjavik and the Smaratorg Office Tower.

11 to 50 staff

Teiknistofan Óðinstorgi

1 to 10 staff