Iceland’s architectural landscape could experience a metamorphosis by 2150, as demonstrated through the “Lavaforming” project selected for the country’s national pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2025. Spearheaded by architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir and s.ap architects, this proposal examines the feasibility of redirecting and manipulating volcanic forces to create sustainable building materials. Positioned at the junction of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland’s geological composition yields approximately one eruption every five years. The recent volcanic activity near Grindavik exemplifies the raw power that Pálmadóttir’s team aims to harness. “In our story, placed in … Continue reading Iceland’s Lava-Fueled Vision for 2150: Forging Sustainable Skyscrapers at Venice Biennale with Potential to Reshape Architecture and Slash Carbon by Megatons