Bua adopted a vernacular approach to extending a cultural centre and guesthouse in western Iceland. A former farm, its original stone-turf and concrete walls were lovingly restored in celebration of their storied textures. A double height entrance on the main building doubles as an exhibition space. An additional floor is held aloft by driftwood from the nearby beach. The adjoining sheep shed now homes ensuite bedrooms. And exposed foundations support a greenhouse and kitchen garden. This series of interventions makes imaginative use of salvaged objects and locally handmade tiles.

The image shows a bright, minimalist bedroom with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view
A wide, scenic landscape shot of a coastal area. The foreground features large, dark, lichen-covered rocks scattered across a grassy hillside. In the midground, a white building with a gray roof sits nestled in a green valley, with a faint path leading towards it. The valley slopes down to meet a wide expanse of water, possibly a bay or ocean, which extends to the horizon. The water is a deep blue-gray color. In the distance, a faint coastline is visible. The sky is filled with white, fluffy clouds against a light blue backdrop, suggesting a partly cloudy day. The overall scene conveys a sense of remote tranquility and natural beauty.
An eye-level, slightly angled shot of a modern building with corrugated metal siding. The building consists of two interconnected sections. The larger section on the left has a sloped roof with several windows. The smaller section on the right has a flatter, lower roof and a large, dark glass door. Both sections are clad in light gray or white corrugated metal. The ground in front of the building is a mix of gravel and patches of grass. In the background, a body of water, possibly a lake or ocean, stretches to the horizon with a distant shoreline and a cloudy sky. The overall scene conveys a contemporary architectural style in a natural, outdoor setting.
A slightly angled shot of an interior space with a rustic, unfinished aesthetic. The space features a concrete floor and textured, gray plastered walls. A wooden staircase with open risers and a black metal handrail is visible on the left, leading upwards. To the right, an open doorway reveals a hallway with a sloped ceiling, suggesting an attic conversion. The hallway has light-colored walls and a patterned floor. In the foreground, a large, antler-like object rests on the concrete floor, along with a metal container and a framed object with a grid pattern. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the textures of the walls and floor. The overall scene conveys a sense of raw, natural materials and a minimalist design.
An interior shot of a spacious room with a minimalist design, featuring a person standing in the center. The room has a high, sloping ceiling with three rectangular skylights that emit a warm light. The walls are made of textured, gray concrete, creating a raw and industrial feel. The floor is constructed of wide, light-colored wooden planks. On the left side, a black wood-burning stove is visible, along with a metal staircase leading to an upper level. A doorway is also present, leading to another room. A person wearing a dark coat is standing in the center of the room, facing away from the viewer. On the right, a black metal railing separates the room from a lower level or another space. A window at the far end of the room offers a view of an outdoor landscape with a body of water and green vegetation. The lighting is a mix of natural light from the skylights and the window, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The overall scene conveys a sense of modern, minimalist architecture with a focus on natural materials and light.
A bright, minimalist bedroom with a white bed in the foreground. The room features a combination of light wood paneling on the left wall and raw concrete on the right. Two framed pictures lean against the wall on the floor. Two windows offer views of a green outdoor landscape with trees and vegetation. A single bare bulb hangs from the white ceiling. The room is simply furnished with a white bed and artwork, emphasizing natural light and materials.
A close-up, angled shot of the exterior of a modern building with corrugated metal siding in a light gray or white color. The siding features evenly spaced rivets. A narrow, vertical window with a dark frame is visible, reflecting the outdoor scenery. Through the window, a glimpse of the interior shows a light-colored sill. The background reveals a gravel path leading to a body of water, possibly a lake or ocean, with a distant shoreline and a cloudy sky. Green shrubs and foliage are visible in the foreground, creating a natural contrast with the industrial feel of the building's siding. The shot is taken during daylight hours, but the overall lighting is soft and diffused.
A straight-on shot of a two-section building with a striking color contrast, situated at the end of a gravel driveway. The building is composed of two distinct parts: the section on the left is dark, possibly black or dark gray, with a flat roof and a single window visible. The section on the right is a bright, peach or orange color with a pitched roof and several small, rectangular windows. A dark door is centered on the front of the orange section. The gravel driveway leads directly to the building, creating a central pathway in the image. Lush green bushes flank the driveway on both sides. In the background, a large, dark, rocky hill or mountain rises, dominating the upper portion of the frame. A blue sign with the letter "P" is visible on a post in the right foreground. The sky is overcast and gray. The image conveys a sense of a remote or secluded dwelling with a unique architectural style.
A slightly angled shot through a doorway into a room with a large rectangular window at the far end. The doorway is framed by dark door jambs, creating a perspective view into the room. The room's floor is a light, cracked concrete or stone, suggesting an unfinished or rustic space. The large window at the end of the room shows an outdoor scene. The scene features a low stone wall at the bottom, partially covered in snow. Above the wall, the ground is a mix of brown, dry grass and patches of snow. The sky is overcast and appears to be a light gray, suggesting a winter day. The window frame is thin and light-colored, contrasting with the dark doorway. The overall image has a slightly muted and desaturated color palette, emphasizing the rustic and wintry feel of the scene.
A wide-angle, slightly elevated shot of a modern building with corrugated metal siding, situated on a grassy hillside. The building consists of two interconnected sections. The larger section on the left has a sloped roof with several small, rectangular windows. The smaller section on the right has a flatter, lower roof and a dark glass door. Both sections are clad in light gray or white corrugated metal. The hillside slopes down from the foreground towards the building, with tall, wild grasses and foliage dominating the scene. A rocky outcropping is visible at the bottom of the frame. In the background, a body of water, possibly a lake or ocean, stretches to the horizon with a distant shoreline and a cloudy sky. The overall scene conveys a sense of remote tranquility and contemporary architectural style integrated into a natural, outdoor setting.