Stöng Ruins / SP(R)INT STUDIO

Set within the volcanic expanse of Þjórsárdalur in southern Iceland, the recent reinterpretation of Stöng offers a nuanced architectural response to one of the country's most significant archaeological sites. Excavated in 1939 and protected since 1957 by a modest shelter, the Viking-era longhouse at Stöng stands as a rare and remarkably complete remnant of early Icelandic domestic architecture. The 2024 restoration builds upon this legacy, not by replacing the original structure, but by extending and transforming it, honoring its historical significance while redefining its role within the landscape and the public imagination.