Batteríið Architects

We Care About People
From the start, our mission has been to understand and serve people well. We don't just cater to architects or designers; we focus on the needs of users and stakeholders. Our work isn't just about aesthetics; it’s about creating experiences that feel as good as they look.
We Design for Everyone
Considering all age groups and physical abilities. Our buildings are crafted to ensure everyone feels welcome and can navigate them comfortably.
Past and Future Collide
We deeply value and respect our cultural and architectural heritage. By reflecting on our past, we inform our present designs while keeping a keen eye on the future.
We Embrace Complexity
We understand that our world is complex and that architectural projects touch many different groups with various interests. We recognize that sustainable development encompasses not only environmental preservation and regeneration but also social and economic development. We acknowledge that trade-offs are necessary and believe that a positive outcome can always be achieved through respectful and positive collaboration.

Our Projects

Garðabær

Selfoss, 2021

Reyðarfjörður, 2008

Our Expertise

Climate- And Nature Sensitive Building Design

Since 1995 Batteríið Architects has performed independent research in the field of climatic adjustments of the built environment. The firm has access to prominent specialists and it’s consulting services in the field of climatic design adjustments is one of a kind in Iceland.

Accessibility / Universal Design

The importance of accessibility is highly appraised by the firm, and consultancy within the field of Universal Design is superior. Batteríið Architects is the proud author of the book “Aðgengi fyrir alla,” the first Icelandic reference manual for Accessibility and Universal Design.

Occupational Safety and Health

Batteríið Architects has an advantage in the field of Occupational Safety and Health. The firm's employees receive special training and have adopted the methodology of design and supervision for safety in the workplace. The firm's project managers are trained in intermediating work permit applications and collaborating with Safety Inspectorates, providing the firm with precious working knowledge.

Cross Border Cooperation

Since 2004, Batteríið Architects, including its subsidiary TBL Architects, has engaged in significant cross-border collaborations, contributing its expertise to large-scale international projects. Notably, it led the design of a major aluminum smelter for Alcoa in Iceland, a 28,000 sqm concert and congress center in Reykjavik featuring artwork by Olafur Eliasson, and various competitions and projects across Canada and Norway, winning top honors for innovative architectural designs. These collaborations span sectors including healthcare, finance, and public infrastructure, showcasing Batteríið's ability to partner effectively with global firms and municipal bodies, thereby reinforcing its position in international architecture and design.

Competitiveness

Competitions are an important way to stay professionally alert and develop new ideas and solutions – ever so important for an architectural firm which strives to keep its position at the forefront. Important criterions of the firm´s competitive competence are the results from its participation in Architectural Design Competitions. Batteríið Architects has received numerous awards for its achievements – in Iceland and abroad. In the last 20 years the firm has entered more than 60 competitions and received more than 40 acknowledgements and awards for its achievements.  The company has until date received twenty-one 1st prizes in architectural competitions, thirteen 2nd prizes & two 3rd prizes.