Nordic House in the Faroe Islands

By staying true to folklore the architects built the Nordic House to resemble an enchanting hill of elves.

[citation needed] In concept, it is green with dragon-like steel struts to provide stability against the strain that the hurricane winds often place on the 2000 m2 turf-covered roof.

All of the rooms are daylit except for the 800 m2 hall, which can be opened to the amphitheater and lobby, as the west end wall consists of movable elements.

The bearing element in structure and space is the high in-cast concrete wall in the large hall.

The large span of steel structure emanating from this wall gives space in the lobby for the organic, snakelike, and supple stairs and ramp.