
28/09/2025
The proposal for the Horseman Retreat at the Hrossaborg Volcano in Iceland draws inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi, which translates as “to join with gold.” Just as kintsugi highlights the beauty in the broken, we believe that the retreat’s components—each designed to blend with and enhance the landscape—become greater than the sum of their parts, fostering a harmonious relationship between architecture, its visitors, and the natural wonder.
Volcano Horsemen Retreat
Honorable Mention
Team: TWCYD
Members: Youssef Denial, Weichen Wang, River He