BASALT – Bathing facilities

Location: Húsavík, Iceland

Year: 2009 –

Status: Ongoing

Program: Bathing facilities

Client: Private

The Geothermal seawater-baths are located above Húsavík on Húsavíkurhöfði. The goal of the project is to underscore and strengthen local characteristics, thus the building´s form and materiality should reflect its surroundings. Emphasis will be placed on stunning views and maintaining the tranquility of the site through simple, respectful architecture.

Architecture design: Basalt Architects

Interior design: Basalt Architects

Design team: Ari Þorleifsson, Guðjón Kjartansson, Hildigunnur Sverrisdóttir, Marcos Zotes, Rut Sigurmonsdóttir, Sigríður Sigþórsdóttir.

Engineering: Verkís