The Guesthouse Nýp at Skarðsströnd is situated on a former sheep farm overlooking the Breiðafjörður Nature Reserve in western Iceland. Originally constructed as a farmhouse in 1936, the building was deserted in the 1970s, slowly falling into disrepair before the new owners eventually began rebuilding in 2001. Since 2006, it has come to be known as a cultural hub of sorts, playing host to various exhibitions, lectures, courses and workshops. The brief was to conceive a design that would make better use of the existing facilities, allowing for more multifunctional spaces for various cultural activities. This not only involved renovating the main house, but also rebuilding and enlarging the adjoining sheep-shed. Nýp’s first guests arrived in 2013 and where accommodated in two of the four bedrooms in the remodelled farmhouse. The reimagined sheep shed added a further three ensuite guestrooms with a separate entrance. This offers the owners greater flexibility, with the possibility of hosting larger events in the main house without disturbing guests. The new entrance hall and connection to the farmhouse has been given generous dimensions allowing it to double as an exhibition space. The main house is divided vertically in two volumes with the original living quarters to the south and a barn for hay storage to the North. Bua inserted an additional floor into the barn to create a raised event space with a series of new openings capturing views to the mountains and the fjord. Driftwood, salvaged from a neighbouring beach, has been used as columns to support the new floor. Steel handrails, timber doors and beams have been salvaged from building sites in Reykjavik old town. The ruins of concrete foundations have been repurposed to form a structured kitchen garden. A steel and polycarbonate structure has been bolted to the top of one concrete bay to create a tall greenhouse, also used by the client as an extra sitting room in the warmer months. Staying true to Nýp’s ethos of sustainability and slow tourism, Studio Bua took a vernacular approach with a form based on local turf homes and a gradual renovation that focused on restoring and reinterpreting historical features while making full use of local labour, techniques and materials such as stone-turf retaining walls and tiles handmade from local clay. Since the end of the 19th century, the combination of timber frame and corrugated metal cladding has been widespread throughout Iceland, replacing the traditional turf house. The prevailing wind comes down the valley from the north and east, and so it was decided to overclad the rear of the building and the new extension in corrugated aluzinc - one of the few materials proven to withstand the extreme weather. In the 1930's concrete was the wonder material, even used as window frames in the case of Nýp farmhouse! The aggregate for the house is rather course with pebbles sourced from the beach below, giving it a special character. Where possible the original concrete walls have been retained and exposed, both internally and externally. The 'front' facades towards the access road and fjord have been repaired and given a thin silicate render (in the original colours) which allows the texture of the concrete to show through. The project was developed and built in phases and on a modest budget. The site team was made up of local builders and craftsmen including the neighbouring farmer – who happened to own a cement truck. A specialist local mason restored the fragile concrete walls, none of which were reinforced.

SE構法だから可能にした広々リビングにおしゃれな無垢のコーヒーテーブルとレザーの家具が良く合います。脇の土間に置いた薪ストーブの炎を眺めながらソファーでのんびりとコーヒーを楽しみます。
他の地域にある高級な広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、薪ストーブ、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、板張り天井、壁紙) の写真

写真：大槻茂 建物の耐震補強を行い、トリプルガラスや高性能木製サッシ、高い断熱性能など、建物の温熱環境も大幅に改善した。夏の日射遮蔽や通風の確保、冬の太陽熱の取り込みと床下空間の活用などに配慮しながら、国産材（スギやカラマツ）を構造や仕上げに活用し、ワークショップで珪藻土を仲間と仕上げるなど、人と環境に優しい、高性能な建物「えねこや（エネルギーの小屋）六曜舎」ができました。

Mit dem Stativgestell aus massivem Holz vermittelt die Leuchte Studiocharakter ohne kühl und industriell zu wirken. Der textile Lampenschirm aus Baumwollgewebe vermittelt zusätzliche Wohnlichkeit. Mit dem stufenlosen Dimmer (Tretdimmer) können Sie mit der Stehleuchte jede gewünschte Lichtstimmung erzeugen. Bildnachweis: maigrau

火のある暮らしを楽しむ家　Photo by KanonStylehome! 薪暖炉の炎を眺めながら、暖かい日差しに包まれて寛ぐ穏やかな一時。 暖炉周りは、デザインコンクリート(造形モルタル)で石貼り調に仕上げました。
他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

This living room embodies a modern aesthetic with a touch of rustic charm, featuring a sophisticated matte finish on the walls. The combination of smooth surfaces and exposed brick walls adds a dynamic element to the space. The open living concept, complemented by glass doors offering a view of the outside, creates an environment that is both contemporary and inviting, providing a relaxing atmosphere.

他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (塗装フローリング、薪ストーブ、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

火のある暮らしを楽しむ家　Photo by KanonStylehome!
他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真