Basalt Architects completes Blue Lagoon hotel in Iceland

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Completed this year, the building sits deep in the lava, allowing the natural lava formations to form both the perimeter of the lagoon and the interior walls of the spa.

The five-star hotel includes a health spa and restaurant with views over the Reykjanes Peninsula, and a luxury hotel with 62 rooms surrounded by the lagoon. In the northern end of the spa, a new restaurant on the top floor allows views of the whole complex.

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Balancing buildings and nature

Two wings are combined in the hotel lobby, which connects to the new spa and the existing Blue Lagoon buildings. The surrounding environment is held in high regard and great emphasis is placed on the balance between buildings and nature.

The architects, in collaboration with Design Group Italia, used a natural palette in the interior spaces overlooking the rugged geography. The brutalist structure is revived on some materials such as grey lava, terrazzo, water and vibrant green moss.

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B&B Italia designed the furniture for most of the interiors, as well as the decorative lighting for the hotel, Moss restaurant, library and spa.

Article originally published on World Architecture Community.