Icelandic beer spa posters - Rico van Ophoven & Koen Ehren

MÝVATN SERENITY SPA

To identify

To combine

To extrude

To elevate

To centralize

The design brief consists of two separate main functions, the beer spa and the restaurant.

The separate volumes are combined together into one main volume and blurr the boundary between the functions.

The two parts of the main volume are extruded, each in a different direction.

The volume of the restaurant is elevated to provide significant views on the pseudocraters and provides seclusion for the spa.

The beer brewery is centralized in the middle of the building, which creates an engaging experience that showcases the art of brewing and the comprehensive beer spa facility.

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URBAN PLAN

GROUND FLOOR

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01 Restaurant 02 Souvenir shop 03 Portico 04 Entrance

05 Toilet 06 Dressing room 07 Shower 08 Beer bathing

LONGITUDINAL SECTION 1:100

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BASEMENT 1:100

01 Brewery 02 Bottle room 03 Technical room 04 Pool

05 Relaxation lounge 06 Sauna 07 Treatment room 08 Hidden garden

The Mývatn Serenity Spa defines itself as a landmark that reflects the spirit of both the Mývatn region and the Sel-Hótel and provides a memorable experience for both tourists and local residents.

With the beer brewery at it’s core, the building is divided into three segments; the beer spa, the restaurant, and the brewery. The latter connects the spa and the restaurant and arranges the entrance

and heart of the building. Ensuring that the visit to the building revolves around the art of brewing beer.

Through the use of a local material palette inspired by the landscape, the building is able to blur the boundary between the rough and unforgiving environment of the Mývatn Lake and the comprehensive program, while creating an asserting landmark in the region.

The use of pozzolanic concrete is a key feature in both

the interior and exterior of the building. Connecting the materiality of the design to the environment and creating an intimate and imposing atmosphere. The remaining part of the exterior consists of a curtain wall, which provides significant views of the Pseudocraters and prevents unwanted views in the spa.

The architectural concept is focused on the combination of intimate and secluded wellness

spaces and welcoming spaces carefully emphasizing Myvatn’s breathtaking scenery.

The embracement of the iconic landscape results in an immersive spa experience that harmonizes the astonishing views with intimacy, and wellness with the art of brewing and ultimately creates an unforgettable experience for the visitors of Sel-Hótel and the Mývatn region.