A curved wall of rammed earth made from local soil has been added to the gridded interior of Curvilinear Serenity, a house in Iceland renovated by local practice ARG Architects.
ARG Architects was tasked with updating the single-storey family home built in the 1970s in Garðabær, a rapidly growing area of Iceland.
According to the studio, the renovation is intended to honour the existing modernist building as well as the surrounding landscape.
ARG Architects has renovated a house in Iceland
"While many houses of similar style in the area have vanished over time, we felt compelled to preserve this particular structure as a tribute to the architectural legacy of the neighbourhood," ARG Architects founder Arnar Grétarsson told Dezeen. "The design not only respects the site but also enhances its ecological value, while safeguarding a piece of architectural history amidst the evolving urban landscape."
Contrasting the modernist grid of the original home, ARG Architects introduced three curving walls to reorganise the interiors.
A rammed-earth wall is one of three curving elements that divide the interior
A curving stone wall wraps a short stair connecting a sunken living area with the rest of the home, while the other two are in the kitchen and dining area. One of these was created using rammed earth excavated from the site.
"The layout revolves around the three curvilinear elements, creating a fluid and dynamic living environment," said Grétars...