About

klapparstigur 25-27
101 reykjavík    iceland

tel. +354 846 90 81

tel. +354 846 90 81

sap@saparkitektar.is

s. ap architects is a growing architecture office with a hard-working team, working at the intersection of creativity, technology and science.


The founder - architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir has 20 years of extensive experience in architectural design as well as work experience from engineering firms in Iceland and Norway. At the studio the multilayered nature of each project is investigated and its context to other elements. Regardless of location each project will be affected and have effect in a multitude of ways – socially, environmentally and as part of the timeline. The studio becomes a professional expert for the client when taking on a project. Making sure that all its complex threads run in an efficient way and within the time frame required. Ultimately s. ap architects strive to be thought-provoking, original and have a positive impact on the world.


Experience and knowledge base


General architectural design and concept work in different scales – interior, exterior, landscape and planning.

Extended experience of project management in large projects, design management and coordination of all design phases.

Advanced experience in BIM software integration and design for small to large scale projects.About the sap BIM process

Experience in sustainable design and building methods, based on the BREAAM system.

Research and writing including reports for municipalities and the cultural heritage agency of Iceland (Minjastofnun) regarding old Icelandic houses and building traditions.

Teaching and development work related to design, technology and innovation as well as experimenting with microcomputers and programming.


Selected Writing


Mæna, 2019 (IS)
Húsakönnun Búðarvöllur, 2015 (IS)
Mæna, 2014 (IS)
Kjarninn, 2013 (IS)
Kjarninn, 2013 (IS)
Mæna, 2013 (IS)
Kjarninn, 2013 (IS)
Húsakönnun Miðhöfn, 2012 (IS)
Húsakönnun Búðará, 2012 (IS)
Ferðamannavegur Vaðlaheiði, 2009 (IS)

húsavík whale museum facade renovation
Built/Ongoing
A collaboration with Elena Schneider

Client

Húsavík Whale museum

Size

1.600 m2

Year

2019


Húsavik Whale museum is located in an old slaughterhouse at the harbour.  The museum provides 1.600 m2 for the display of numerous different whale skeletons and fascinating facts about whales. Our role was to update and optimise the exterior of the building but to keep the elements that point to its history.  The steel signs are custom made lettering by @elefontele based on the original stone signage on the building that were made of stone.