Beauty – Durability – Utility are the basic values of ‘Teiknistofan Trað’, which operates in the spirit of sustainable development. We see each project as unique in its own way. Places and activities play a key role in solving the project. Emphasis is placed on architectural and technical considerations, usability and efficiency in implementation and operation. ‘Teiknistofan Trað’ provides services and advice on architecture and planning to public bodies, companies and individuals.
The studio has designed diverse buildings of high quality and participated in architectural competitions with good results. Emphasis is placed on general quality control and continuous improvement of work processes and services according to requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. ‘Teiknistofan Trað’ takes pride in making detailed estimates of construction costs and maintains active cost control during the design phase. Design materials are of high quality. Skilled personnel who make an effort to increase their knowledge and ability to deal with challenging projects are the company’s main resource. The studio’s staff are educated architects, who have multifaceted experience from Teiknistofan Tröð and foreign architectural firms. Teiknistofan Trað and the owners are members of the Icelandic Association of Architects, Norske arkitekters landsforbund, Félag self-employed architects FSSA and members of Nordic Built. The owners of Teiknistofan Trað are Hans-Olav Andersen architect FAÍ, MNAL and Sigríður Magnúsdóttir architect FAÍ, but Sigríður is the unit manager of the company. Teiknistofan Trað has been operating continuously since 1990. The strategy of Teiknistofan Trað is to fulfill the expectations and needs of customers by developing smart ideas and remarkable solutions that pleasantly surprise customers and others. Projects done at Teiknistofan Trað reflect the values: beauty, permanence, utility. It is the strategy of Teiknistofan Trað to increase the quality of the studio’s services and works through continuous improvements that take into account the needs of the client, staff, partners, environment and society. The managers and staff of Teiknistofan Trað strive with ambition and professionalism to provide customers with good service. Good design is reflected in the satisfaction of customers, staff, partners and society. Teiknistofan Trað emphasizes that the applicable requirements, including laws and regulations, are always complied with. Teiknistofan Trað shows social responsibility by participating in social projects in Teiknistofan’s field of work. Beauty – Durability – Utility are the basic values of Teiknistofan Trað, which operates in the spirit of sustainable development. Each project is unique in its own way. Places and activities play a key role in solving the project. Emphasis is placed on architectural and technical considerations, well-being, usability and efficiency in implementation and operation. Teiknistofan Trað’s strategy is to improve the employees’ knowledge of sustainability so that they can use that knowledge to work on the best environmentally friendly solutions for each individual project.
The headquarters of the Salvation Army
The headquarters of the Salvation Army in Iceland is the setting for diverse activities and services for the public and clients of the Salvation Army. Gatherings, various types of welfare services, restaurant operations, as well as the management of the activities of the Salvation Army in Iceland, take place there. The number of guests in the house varies greatly. The building’s meeting rooms are based on the mixed use of a restaurant and meeting hall. The building has one and two floors that are uneven in size. There is a lot of space in the building and high ceilings in the main halls on the first floor. Ceiling height varies greatly due to sloping roof surfaces which are reflected indoors. There is a large outdoor area next to the house, which includes playgrounds for children and a vegetable garden.
Year 2017-2021
Place Suðurlandsbraut 72-74, Reykjavík, Iceland
Size 1442 m2
Work purchase The Salvation Army
Form of work –
Structures Community center and church
