2019 Architecture Awards

BUILD 2019 Architecture Awards 100 Jun19444 nitially founded in September 1997 by Ásdís Helga Ágústsdóttir and Sólveig Berg, Yrki arkitekts came about after their proposal for a Medical History Museum in Nesstofa, Seltjarnarnes received first Prize in a competition by invitation. The name Yrki has specific meanings in Icelandic, and refers to the cultivativation and to writing of verses. The name was chosen to reflect the Founder’s philosophy; to unite the earthly and the lyrical, but also show a sensitivity in intertwining different source to the project from the urban and natural context while wanting to take a coherent position in the designated landscape. Seeking to continue to provide innovative, unique solutions, to this very day Yrki arkitekts prides itself on the quality of the architecture it has produced. The office has participated in architectural competitions with good result. Working in support of the Founders, all of the staff at Yrki arkitekts are highly skilled and experienced, qualified to work on a variety of design projects. The staff are well educated who have a diverse work experience from Yrki arkitekts and international firms. Yrki architects LTD: Best Public Residential Project: Nursing Home, Apartments and Service Center For Elderly People Yrki Architects Ltd is an innovative architectural practice committed to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional solutions for its clients. We profile the firm to gain an insight into how far it has come since it first began more than two decades ago. I Thanks to the expertise of its staff, the office provides services and consultation on architecture and planning to public authorities, businesses and individuals. The office has worked on numerous projects, both in Iceland and internationally. The office’s design process involves planning, design, creating, erecting, constructing and executing construction of various types of buildings that are functionally efficient, economically viable and most important aesthetically pleasing. The result is both innovative and creative, ensuring that all clients and service users enjoy the firm’s creations for many years into the future. Moving forward, the team at Yrki arkitekts will continue to adapt around the ever-evolving needs of their market to drive innovation in the built environment. Company: Yrki architects LTD Address: Myrargata 26, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland Telephone Number: +3548608886 Web Address: www.yrki.is