![]() ![]() we and our readers have fun with entertaining ones. we hope you'll share this interest and if you know even more about it, please share! our goal in the discussion threads is to have good conversation and we prefer constructive opinions. Generally speaking, if we publish something, it's because we're genuinely interested in the subject. The fjeld pavilion is designed as a poetic gesture acknowledging the natural site and rich history, the unique character of the greenlandic culture, and the spiritual sensibilities rooted in sarfannguit. looking from inside, the opaque material absorbs and spreads the natural light and creates a pleasant atmosphere in combination with the snow. perceived as a canvas, the pavilion reflects the color palette of its surroundings changing on the seasons and witnessing the passing time. The glass concept was chosen for its ability to emphasize sensitivity, while the material constantly reminds us of nature’s beauty yet vulnerability. meanwhile, a linear pathway opens at both ends, acting as the entrance to the pavilion.Įmphasizing nature’s beauty yet vulnerability above the circles, solid cast glass bricks -manufactured and partly sponsored by wonderglass- are stacked on top of each other, describing the pavilion’s body. two horizontal metal bars enclosing two semi-circles are standing on metal poles that vary in length according to the terrain. they sought to generate a gathering point, encouraging locals and visitors to interact and get immersed in the astonishing scenery.įollowing the same traditional technique with which every typical house in the settlement is constructed, the pavilion is anchored in the terrain drilled into the rock with 40-mm holes. the design team chose the location of the project carefully, which is characterized by the two fjords that meet on the eastern tip of the hills. ‘qaammat fjeld pavilion’ by architect konstantin ikonomidis on behalf of UNESCO aasivissuit – nipisat, greenland and qeqqata kommunia, in collaboration with sisimiut museum, celebrates the inuit intangible cultural heritage of the environment. ![]() all images courtesy of © julien lanooĪ gathering point that connects locals and visitors as the viewer’s perspective changes, the structure can blend and even vanish into the topography. simultaneously, its crystalline appearance attempts to blur the physical boundary between man-made structures and the natural landscape. Seeking to respect the landscape and identity of the site, the architects conceived a subtle structure that plays with transparency, light, and scale. the building’s volume incorporates glass blocks organized to form two narrow openings, inviting guests to experience the structure with all their senses. located in an open landscape on a UNESCO heritage site, the transparent installation is camouflaged in its mesmerizing surroundings. Swedish architect konstantin ikonomidis in cooperation with qeqqata municipality designed and carried out the ‘qaammat fjeld pavilion‘ in sarfannguit, greenland. Vanishing into the surrounding topography ![]()
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