Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition
Haisheng Xu
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition by Haisheng Xu Volcano Visitor Center is a visitor center in Iceland that presents geological, historical, and cultural information about Icelandic volcanoes. The building covers 7,300 square feet and is set into the volcanic terrain, joining subterranean spaces with a sculpted roofscape. The material palette is simple, consisting of concrete, metal, and glass, with a green roof designed to support local plants. Parametric design tools shaped the curved form while keeping a rational geometry. Circulation guides visitors to experience the horizon, the land, and nature.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition by Haisheng Xu is a winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2026 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other outstanding designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Haisheng Xu and see why Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition design stands out from its competition.
About Volcano Visitor Center
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Volcano Visitor Center Exhibition by Haisheng Xu Volcano Visitor Center is a visitor center in Iceland that presents geological, historical, and cultural information about Icelandic volcanoes. The building covers 7,300 square feet and is set into the volcanic terrain, joining subterranean spaces with a sculpted roofscape. The material palette is simple, consisting of concrete, metal, and glass, with a green roof designed to support local plants. Parametric design tools shaped the curved form while keeping a rational geometry. Circulation guides visitors to experience the horizon, the land, and nature. Volcano Visitor Center earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where nominated projects are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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