About Gríma architects
Gríma architects has been operating since December 2015. The company was founded on the basis of Studio Strik Architects, which started in 2007.
The owner of Gríma architects is Sigríður Ólafsdóttir, who has worked as an architect since 1996.
At Gríma architects, our goal is always that every building site is unique, the needs of customers are different and the purpose of each work is different. All of our works reflect these guiding principles and are therefore very diverse and in many ways different. Nevertheless, all our work has in common that we approach them with diligence and care. They always take into account geographical and historical localities and we work closely with clients from beginning to end with the goal of meeting their expectations in every way. Most of our work is done according to BIM methodology, sustainability is an integral part of our design and we know the BREEAM environmental certification system well.
We have extensive experience in designing all kinds of structures and in the making of planning proposals.
In the past 22 years we have designed kindergartens, elementary schools, colleges, swimming pools, sports centers, nursing homes, offices, shops, spas, cultural centers, service centers, apartments, villas, hotels, urban spaces, gardens and controlled renovation and alterations to old buildings, we made planning proposals and participated in forums/conferences in Iceland and abroad.
Key projects in chronological order
2020 Holtasmári 1 – interior design in a dental clinic
2019-2021 Outdoor stage in Álafosskvos in Mosfellsbær
2019-2020 Tangabryggja 1 - Apartment building for Bjarg housing foundation in collaboration with A2F arkitektar
2019-2021 Hvítárbraut 31c in Vaðnes - Country villa
2019-2020 Hraunteigur á Mýrum - Country villa
2019 Nursing home in Höfn in Hornafjörður – proposal in a design competition
2018-2019 Borgartún 20 – interior design and renovations
2018-2019 Hvanneyrarbraut 28 in Siglujfjörður - transformation on an old preserved house and an extension
2018-2019 Grettisgata 41 – transformation on an old preserved house and an extension
2018- Madla Stavanger – A shopping and service building in collaboration with Tendra (ca. 12.600m2)
2018- Árskógar 5-7 – Apartment building for Búseti (5.400 m2) design manager
2018- Bitra – Hotel and service center (8.500m2)
2018-2019 Lækjarskóli í Hafnarfirði – elementary school and gymnasium (8000m2 )
2018-2019 Grensásvegur 22-26 – Transformating apartments/offices into a guest house (ca. 1000m2)
2018 Multi-use sports center in Garðabær – proposal in design competition (16.000 m2)
2018 Landsbankinn headquarters – proposal in design competition (15.000 m2)
2018-2019 Heimatún 2 in Fljótshlíð – country villa
2018-2019 Bakkabyggð 2 in Ólafsfjörður – villa
2017-2019 Álfhella 4 in Hafnarfirði – industrial building (2.000m2)
2017-2019 Skógarvegur 16 in Reykjavík – apartment building for Búseti (4000m2)
2017-2019 Sólgarðar in Fljót – changing an old school building into a country hotel (400m2)
2016-2020 Vesturgata 30 í Reykjavík. – land use plan, new apartments and renovations on historical houses (800m2)
2016-2019 Furugrund 3 in Kópavogur – transforming a shop into apartments and commercial units (1.650m2)
2013-2018 Smiðjuholt in Reykjavík – 204 apartments for Búseti (32.000m2)
2016-2019 Álmakór 4 í Kópavogi – villa
2016-2018 Vesturbrúnir 6 í Grímsnesi – country villa
2016-2018 Sæbólsbraut 34 í Kópavogi – villa
2016 Pedestrian bridge over Arnarnesvegur
2013-2016 Laugarnesvegur 56 in Reykjavík – Apartments for Búseti (430m2)
2012 Hraunbrekkur 31 Húsafelli – country villa
2011-2016 Grjóthólsbraut Grímsnesi – country villa
2010-2014 Hulduhlið in Eskifjörður – nursing home (1500m2)
2008-2012 Heiðarskóli í Hvalfjarðarsveit – elementary school (1.500m2)
2009-2010 Rjúpnabraut í Útlhíð – country villa
2008-2015 Power station for OR and Landsnet in Akranes
2008 Þríhnúkagígur – proposals for access facilities
2005-2012 Laugarvatn Fontana – spa, pool and service building (800m2)
2005-2008 Fjölbrautaskólinn við Ármúla – extension (4.000m2)
2005-2009 Cults Academy, Aberdeen Scotland– high school (18.750m2)
2008 Preschool at Austurkór í Kópavogi – proposal in design competition
2007-2012 Stórakur 1 í Garðabæð - villa
2007-2008 Hlíðarás 4 í Hafnarfirði - villa
2004-2007 Reykjavíkurvegur 74 in Hafnarfirði - Office building
2004-2006 High schools in Borders, Scotland– proposals in tenders
2002-2003 Elementary schools and high schools in Angus, Scotland - proposal in a private project
2000-2005 Lækjarskóli í Hafnarfirði – elementary school and gymnasium (8.000m2)
2000-2002 Hörðuvellir – preschool in Hafnarfjörður
Accreditation
2018 Smiðjuholt – nominated for a Nordic suistainabiliy award
2018 Multi-use gymnaisum in Garðabær, proposal / highest design score
2018 Landsbankinn's new headquarters / chosen to participate in a closed design competition in collaboration with A2F arkitektar and Kreatíva design studio
2010 Nursing home in Eskifjörður / 2. prize (selected to be built)
2008 Sports center HK in Fagralundur, proposal/ highest design score
2005 Cults Academy, Aberdeen Scotland/ 1. prize
2005 FÁ extension in collaboration with Tendra and Á stofunni arkitektar / 1. prize
2004 Preschool and extension to the Laugarvatn elementary school / 1. prize
2003 Spa in Laugarvatn (Laugarvatn Fontana) / 1. prize
2000 Lækjarskóli, elementary school and sports center /swimming pool / 1. prize.
2000 Hörðurvellir preschool / 1. prize
1998 Children's Hospital Iceland / noteworthy proposal