The Volcano Museum, situated in Iceland's captivating Myvatn region, integrates harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Its circular design is inspired by volcanic craters, hot springs, and lakes, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Visitors can explore three distinct ring paths: a tranquil interior gallery, an observation deck on the exterior walkable roof, and a park loop trail with large-scale sculptures. The visually permeable façade emphasizes a timeless connection to the landscape while art pieces are displayed against Myvatn's stunning backdrop.
Yuting Zhang is the co-founder of Studio RE+N, as an urban designer and architect, practicing in China and the United States. She is a Harvard GSD graduate, a licensed architect, and a LEED-accredited professional. Her design aims at formulating architectural strategy from the urban environment and its ever-changing conditions, delivering a unique identity while respecting the existing urban fabric, historical and cultural context with sensitivity, and specifying distinct human experiences. She won several international awards in architecture and urban design and served as a guest critic in Boston University, Northeastern University and BAC.
Studio Re+N (Re-evolve Narrative Studio), established in 2023, is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary design studio with headquarters in Lishui, Zhejiang, and Boston. Our team consists of top designers from Harvard, Tsinghua, and Tongji University, dedicated to providing exceptional architectural, urban planning, and landscape design services to clients worldwide. Our design philosophy is centered around the concept of "Re-evolve Narrative." It signifies our commitment to reimagining spaces by evolving the narrative again and creating environments that derive their essence from the stories they tell. We emphasize the importance of local social, economic, and cultural characteristics in our designs, seamlessly integrating traditional materials with modern technologies to craft personalized design experiences for users. Studio Re+N offers a wide range of bespoke services, including boutique architecture, landscape design, urban renewal, interior design, as well as product and installation design. We believe that close collaboration and the pursuit of excellence are key to creating beautiful spaces that enrich society.