Palsa Passage
Type: Hand Drawing, Modeling, Rhino, Illustrator
Prize: William J. Slivers Faculty Prize (SoA)
The purpose of this project is to merge the topography of the Palsa and the Horizon House project by RCR to create a compelling demonstration of the symbiotic relationship between architecture and the natural environment. Situated in the rugged terrain of Iceland, the edifice successfully integrates with the palsa, stripping the exterior skin to reveal its underlying system. By impaling the structure and going through the palsa, the building not only arrests the process of erosion but also facilitates human intervention in the preservation of the natural landscape. The project’s design is evocative of a corridor, harmonizing the expansive horizon with the intricacies of the palsa, achieving a perfect equilibrium between function and aesthetics.
