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Iceland Greenhouse Restaurant Competition Winner Design
9 June 2022
The Hill Farm
Design: Derin Kinacigil & Juan Franco
Location: Vogafjós Farm Resort, located near Lake Mývatn, North Iceland

Iceland Greenhouse Restaurant Competition Winning Design
NAMES
Derin Kinacigil

Juan Franco
HEADLINE
The Hill Farm project offers a unique vision for a contemporary sustainable organic farm restaurant, that is inspired by the natural volcanic landscape of Iceland. The buildings form gently Steps with the landscape, providing a strikingly dynamic and iconic design that blends succinctly with the volcanic setting.

Biodegradable, and recycled materials are used throughout, such as reclaimed steel, wood and local stone. Local Volcanic Basalt stone is used for the roof tiles, which are arranged in a layered configuration, mimicking that of Icelandic volcanic rock formations. The design takes advantage of the volcanic conditions of the site utilizing underground hot spring water as a source for natural water supply to the restaurant. Rainwater collection is supported by the triangular form of the building, whereby the rainwater tank collect water used to irrigate the organic vegetable garden.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Buildner (formerly Bee Breeders) recently announced the winner of the Iceland Greenhouse Restaurant competition, awarding the first-place prize to architects Derin Kinacigil and Juan Franco for...