ABOUT GRÍMA ARCHITECTS
Gríma Architects has been operating since December 2015 and is founded on the basis of Studio Strik Architects, which started in 2007. The owner of Gríma Architects is Sigríður Ólafsdóttir, architect..
At Gríma Architects, we emphasize that each project is unique and take into account the local conditions, purpose and needs of our clients. The firm's work is characterized by a meticulous approach, close collaboration with clients and respect for geographical and historical context.
We have extensive experience in designing a variety of structures and preparing planning proposals, including residential housing, hotels, industrial buildings, schools, sports facilities, nursing homes, offices, shops, cultural centers, as well as the renovation of older buildings.
The vast majority of our projects are carried out using BIM methodology. Sustainability is a key aspect of our design and we are well versed in the BREEAM environmental certification system.
STARFSFÓLK
Bergþór Atli Halldórsson
Construction architecture student
Email: bergthor@grimaark.is
Phone: 772-3808
AWARDS
2025 Fossvogsblettur 2a, kindergarten for the City of Reykjavík – 1st place in open design competition
2023 Skarfabakki, a new passenger center for Faxaflói Port – 1st prize in an open design competition by Brokkr Studio
2022 Reykjavík greener development, apartments at Arnarbakki – idea selected for implementation, in collaboration with Tendra
2021 C40 competition for the development of the old cement factory – 1st prize
2018 Smiðjuholt in Reykjavík – nominated for the Nordic Design Award in the field of sustainability
2018 Multi-purpose sports center in Garðabær, proposal in open competition– highest design score
2018 Landsbankinn new headquarters – 2nd Prize in a closed competition in collaboration with A2F and Kreatíva
2010 Nursing home in Eskifjörður – 2nd prize in an open design competition, selected for implementation
2008 HK Sports Center in Fagralundur, proposal in open competition - highest design score
2005 Elementary School – nomination for the Mies van der Rohe Award
2005 Cults Academy, Aberdeen School – 1st prize in a closed private performance competition
2005 Ármúli Junior College Extension – 1st prize in a closed design competition
2004 Kindergarten and extension to the elementary school in Laugarvatn – 1st prize in a public competition
2003 Spa by Lake Laugarvatn – 1st prize in a closed design competition
2000 Lækjarskóli, primary school and sports hall/swimming pool – 1st prize in an open design competition
2000 Hörðurvellir Kindergarten – 1st prize in an open design competition
1998 Children's Hospital - an interesting proposal