Garður is a large parcel of land on the east bank of the Ytri Rangá river. It?s a harsh landscape with scarce vegetation the result of ash-fall from the volcano Hekla. Thanks to the client's vision and commitment, the denudation is being reversed by a remarkable reforestation program entailing the planting and tending of indigenous saplings to bind and shelter the barren surface. The Landhouse is located at the heart of this project, tucked under one of the many rolling dunes that characterise the topography. 

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Architects: Studio Granda

Location: Skipasund, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland

Architect In Charge: Margrét Harðardóttir

Area: 68.4 m2

Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Rui Ferreira

Structural & Environmental Engineers: Viðsjá

Electrical Engineers: VJÍ

Contractor : Trésmiðja Rangá

© Rui Ferreira

From the architect. Garður is a large parcel of land on the east bank of the Ytri Rangá river. It?s a harsh landscape with scarce vegetation the result of ash-fall from the volcano Hekla. Thanks to the client's vision and commitment, the denudation is being reversed by a remarkable reforestation program entailing the planting and tending of indigenous saplings to bind and shelter the barren surface. The Landhouse is located at the heart of this project, tucked un...