The Bee Breeder's launched a competition urging designers to consider a structure for Ice Trekkers. Through a dense amount of research, we designed a structure that would reinvigorate the brave warriors during their long journey. The quite luxurious cabin features a variety of assets for the travelers including a lagoon powered by geothermal energy, spacious layout to accommodate an abundance of persons, and areas of cleanup and entertainment built within. Yet, the unique cabin is a respectful structure that it retains a small footprint, contains a form that is harmonious with its environment, and takes vernacular ques from its Iceland context.
The front elevation showing how trekkers enter the cabin.
Plan of Cabin
The central living area showing the custom furniture and stairwell leading to the lagoon in keeping with the cabin's visual language.
Left: Diagrams showing the design intent
Right: Interior views detailing the entry stair and the terminal end of the cabin with a resting area and fire place
The geyser and hot springs fabricate geothermal energy to create functionality to the cabin.
Energy Diagram
Left: Transverse Section
Right: Material Diagram Selection
Longitudinal Section
Partner Jerrard Hall
