VISITOR CENTRE FOR NATIONAL PARK

ARKIS ARCHITECTS

The design for the Snæfellsjökull National Park Visitor Center in Hellissandur won first prize in an open competition in 2006. Hellisandur is a small fishing village on Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. Construction began in 2020 and was completed in 2022. The building was fully designed and constructed according to the international BREEAM certification standard, emphasizing environmentally friendly materials and minimizing waste.

The Visitor Center is more than a building; it is also a walking path, a viewing platform, and a vibrant center of culture and nature. The building form, shape, and use are inspired by the surrounding fauna, culture,

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