GLACIER HOUSE
A low-profile home engineered to withstand and blend into extreme climates.
February 18, 2025
Iceland
Residential
GLACIER HOUSE
Minimal, monochrome, and low to the ground—this home disappears into the snow when the storms roll in.
On the courtyard side, the corner of the new volume, truncated at an angle, provides physical clearance from the existing school and offers a visual breakthrough to the neighboring church and its park, while highlighting the entrance to the school. On the sloping roof, a skylight cuts through the massive wooden structure, providing natural light. In keeping with the architectural concept, the landscaping design creates a playful, colorful environment, incorporating a green roof that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.



