About Batteríið Architects

Our Practice

Batteríið Architects Ltd. is a consulting architectural firm, founded in 1988, with a broad range of experience in building design and planning. The company benefits from highly trained and well educated employees that emphasize innovative ideas and creative design solutions.

Expertise

The company's expertise is a comprehensive knowledge of adjusting buildings to local environment and climate, universal design as well occupational safety & health. The goal is that every completed project demonstrates this aspect as well as the company's policy. Important factors in the company's effort to perform outstanding services is our advanced knowledge and competence in applying 3D/BIM tools in our design and a strong infrastructure based on SharePoint and the international quality assurance system ISO 9001.

Quality / Sustainability / Safety

Batteríið Arkitektar is a leader in sustainable design, creating environments that enhance quality of life while adapting to local conditions and climates. Notable projects include the LEED Silver-certified Active Living Centre at the University of Manitoba in Canada and the first Nordic Swan Ecolabel-certified residential building in Iceland. As a Nordic Built ambassador, the firm integrates 10 sustainable principles into all designs and has also completed several projects adhering to the BREEAM standard, both in planning and construction. In addition, it has completed several Passivhaus-standard projects in Norway.

Awards

2018

USITT Architecture Award - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2016

Local Favorite Award, The Culture Trip

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2016

Best Meeting & Conference Centre in Europe

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2016

NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

University of Manitoba - Active Living Centre

2015

The Icelandic Concrete Award - Winner

Grindavík Sports Centre

2013

The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards - Public Building of the Year - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2013

WAN Performing Spaces Award - Nomination

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2013

The Mies van der Rohe Award - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

The Icelandic Heating, Ventilation and Sanitary Award - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

The Icelandic Concrete Award - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

The Cultural Award for architecture, Icelandic newspaper DV

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

Civic Trust Award in Edinburgh - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

Best public space – Arkitekturmassan Awards

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

Best MICE Centre in Northern Europe

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2012

Nordic Lighting Award - Honorable Mention

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2011

Wayshowing – IIIDAwards

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2011

Best Cultural Building of the World, World Architecture Festival- Nomination

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2011

Best Performance Space Design Award, Travel&Leisure Magazine

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2010

World Architecture Award - Winner

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

2010

One of the 10 Best Concert Halls and Inspiring Structures of the Millennium, Gramophone Magazine

Harpa Concert and Conference Hall

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 their consulting services in the field of climatic design adjustments, which 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.