Batteríið Architects
Batteríið Architects Ltd. is a consulting architectural firm founded in 1988, with extensive experience in building design and planning. The company benefits from a highly trained and well-educated team that emphasizes innovative ideas and creative design solutions.
Its expertise lies in seamlessly adapting buildings to the local environment and climate, incorporating universal design principles, and ensuring occupational safety and health. The goal is for every completed project to reflect these aspects, along with the company’s core values and policies.
A key factor in delivering outstanding services is the firm's advanced knowledge and proficiency in applying 3D / BIM tools in design, supported by a strong infrastructure based on the international quality assurance system ISO 9001.
In 1988, Sigurður Einarsson and Jón Ólafur Ólafsson founded Batteríið Architects after winning first place in the design competition for a new office building for the Icelandic Parliament. The firm quickly became a leader in sustainable design, creating environments that enhance quality of life while adapting to local conditions and climate.
Notable projects include the LEED Silver-certified Active Living Centre at the University of Manitoba in Canada, Iceland’s first Nordic Swan Ecolabel-certified residential building, and the widely acclaimed Harpa Concert and Conference Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland.
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| BIG SEE Architecture Award 2025 - Winner / Tourism buildings / Glacier Lagoon Hotel - Hótel Jökulsárlón | 2025 |
| USITT Architecture Award - Winner / Harpa Concert and Conference Hall | 2018 |
| CISC Steel Design Award, Recreational Facility / University of Manitoba - Active Living Centre | 2017 |
| CISC Manitoba/NW Ontario Steel Design Awards / University of Manitoba - Active Living Centre | 2017 |
| 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 | 2016 |
| City of Winnipeg ACCESS Awards for Excellence in Accessible Architectural Design / University of Manitoba - Active Living Centre | 2016 |
| The Icelandic Concrete Award - Winner / Grindavík Sports Centre | 2015 |
| 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 | 2013 |
| 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 | 2012 |
| Wayshowing – IIIDAwards / Harpa Concert and Conference Hall | 2011 |
Category
Architects
Location
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
Founded
1988
Number of Employees
28
Links
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Make contact
+354 660 2599
einar@arkitekt.is
Awards
Winning projects
Glacier Lagoon Hotel / Hótel Jökulsárlón
Located near the iconic Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Southeast Iceland, Hótel Jökulsárlón embodies a harmonious blend of modern design and the breathtaking beauty of nature. The hotel’s architecture is