Þrístapar nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
The destination Þrístapar in Vatnsdalur in Húnavatnssýsla by Gagarín, Landslag and Harry Jóhannesson is nominated as Place of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th
From the jury
The designers of Þrístapar have successfully created a memorable experience for visitors by tying together history, natural environment, and design, which complement each other and serve the story of this location effectively and modestly. The area was a collaboration between Gagarín, Landslag, and Irma Studio.
Þrístapar was the site of the last execution in Iceland's history. This was in 1830 when Agnes Magnúsdóttir and Friðrik Sigurðsson were decapitated. Their story has been an inspiration to many artists throughout the years. This structure at Þrístapar provides yet another opportunity to experience the story, this time outdoors in the natural environment and breathing space of this unique historical site.
The landscape and climate at the site contribute significantly to the experience. A wide path guides visitors to the place of execution, following in the footsteps of history. The path leads to an area framed by sophisticated stone walls and a skillful presentation of educational material. The lack of tangible cultural relics is turned into strength by a poetic creation of space.
The designers have chosen methods that have the minimum impact on the natural environment while also conveying a sense of belonging. The choice of materials will change as the landscape changes over time. The location provides year-round access to all.
About:
Landslag is a well-established design agency in the field of landscape design and planning with extensive and wide experience in all fields of the field. Landslag operates offices in both Reykjavík and Akureyri. Gagarín is a design agency known for unusual interactive and non-interactive exhibitions. Artist Harry Jóhannsson at Irma Studio has been designing and producing scenarios for film and theater for decades.
The team focuses on improving the environment and society with ambitious and original solutions while transforming information and education into convincing experiences and stories in a beautiful environment.
The Icelandic Design Awards will take place in Gróska on November 7th - save the date! Stay tuned as we will be announcing the nominations in the upcoming days.
The Icelandic Design Award honours the best Icelandic design and architecture. The importance of design in our society, culture and business has been growing steadily, and it is therefore vital to increase the understanding of good design and highlight the value of quality.
The Icelandic Design Award is awarded in three categories: Product // Place // Project. In addition, the Icelandic Design Awards also include Honorary award and Recognition for the best investment in design.
The Icelandic Design Award is established by Iceland Design and Architecture in collaboration with the Iceland University of the Arts, the Museum of Design and Applied Art, Promote Iceland, The Housing and Construction Authorities of Iceland, SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries, The University of Iceland Science Park and Gróska.
