Embracing community

This enclosed community contrasts with the open expanse of nature outside. The caldera remains untouched, but from within, visitors will see both the caldera’s walls and the vast sky, experiencing this extraordinary site collectively with other travelers. Horses will roam freely, drinking from a pond at the center. No barriers will separate animals and people in the resort’s open areas.

Excavated earth will be repurposed to enhance the roof’s edges, where both people and animals can walk.

While the surrounding landscape is wild and untouched, the community center offers a warm and restful atmosphere. Horses and visitor accommodations will be interconnected, separated only by shared facilities. Every room faces the inner space, framed by the cal­dera’s walls, the sky above, and views of the stables.

Tactility of materials

The retaining walls of the circle will be built with gab-ions and volcanic stone, blend­ing seamlessly with the surroundings. Interiors will be constructed from cross-laminated timber treated with white oil—a lightweight yet robust material capable of supporting the earth and moss-covered roofs. Lava stone fireplaces will warm the communal spaces, while partition walls made of the same material will connect rooms and allow staff to man­age the site efficiently.

This proposal respects the caldera’s sacredness while offering an unparalleled experience for visitors. By blending design with nature, we ensure Hrossaborg remains a timeless, silent sanctuary.