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Midnight Sun

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    Minarc
  • Lead Designer
    Minarc
  • Architect
    Tryggvi Thorsteinsson
  • Interior Designer
    Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir
  • Photo Credit
    Gunnar Sverrisson
  • Location
    Reykjavik Iceland
  • Project Date
    2023

Nestled within the vibrant heart of downtown Reykjavik, this apartment offers a luminous sanctuary amidst the bustling cityscape. Designed to maximize space and harness natural light, blending functionality with a captivating aesthetic. The apartment design prioritizes efficient utilization, allowing for a seamless flow and the illusion of a grandeur within a modest dimension. An open concept layout ensures that each square foot is optimized, with furniture strategially placed to create a sense of freedom. The integration of multi-functional furniture, such as foldable table and hidden storage compartments furhter enhance the apartments functionality. Inspired by the Icelandic ethereal landscapes and midnight sun, the apartment embraces the natural light, enveloping the space in a warm and inviting glow with breathtaking view of the surrounding city view. The use of a light color pallet with pops of color inspired by the midnight sun. The interplay of light and shadow throughout the day further enhances the visual depth and adds a touch to the overall ambience. This seamless integration of nature fosters a serene atmosphere and instills a deep sense of relaxation.

Bio
Minarc Group is a collective group of subsidiaries that bring thoughtful, modern design to an international landscape. Under the helm of Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir & Tryggvi Thorsteinsson, Minarc Group is a trailblazer in the creative minimalism movement by continuing to craft spaces that not only bring the outdoors in, but inspire intentional living and conscious lifestyles.

Other prizes
Global Future Design Awards Interior Design's Best of Year Awards - Greater World: Environmental Impact American Architecture Awards BUILD Architecture Awards (Most Innovative Sustainable Residential Architecture Practice) Architecture Press Release Awards European Product Design Awards SBID Awards - Bathroom Products (ReFlow) NEWH Top ID Honor Awards LA Business Council Architectural Awards - Innovation and Technology "Built by Women LA" - Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Green Good Design Awards