Urðir
Modernisation of an old farmhouse in the city

Urðir is an old farmhouse in Reykjavík. In the middle of the last century, it became part of a new neighborhood and streetscape instead of being a freestanding house in the country. The house is smaller and sits lower than the other houses on the street, and originally had no connection to the garden other than the front door.

An extension was built onto the old house, which opens it up significantly and allows the lush, beautiful garden to flow inside.

In addition, a workshop was constructed, a freestanding building on the property boundary used as a workshop and storage.

The landscape is designed with on-site stormwater solutions and outdoor areas in several locations around the house.

All materials and solutions are in compliance with the Nordic Swan ecolabel.

Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Year: 2023-2026
Type: Private commission

Program: New buildings and landscape
Status: Completed
Collaboration: Herborg Árnadóttir, exa nordic, Pascal, Rafrós

Contractor: STV verktakar
Photographs: Esja

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