ceiling – John Unwin Photography

rok restaurant

Description for the visually challenged

A black wooden building with a steeply pitched roof covered in grass. The front features large windows and a door, with decorative elements above the door. In the foreground, there is a bicycle and a trash bin. The background includes trees and other buildings.

harbour hut

Description for the visually challenged

A wooden house with a steeply pitched roof is shown. The front has four windows, two on the upper level and two on the lower level, with a white wall on the left side. The house is set against a cloudy sky, and a wooden deck is visible in the foreground.

hamborgara bullan – tommi’s burger joint

Description for the visually challenged

A tall clock tower is visible, with a Coca-Cola logo on its side. The clock shows a time close to 12:00. Below the clock, there is a poster featuring a man with a beard holding a dish, along with text in a language that includes ‘Nýt & Búhúmali’. The background shows a blue sky with clouds and a ship in the distance.

harpa concert hall – interior

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a modern interior space with a high ceiling and large windows. A staircase with a glass railing leads to an upper level. The ceiling features a reflective, hexagonal pattern, and the walls are made of concrete. In the background, there are tables and chairs, possibly indicating a gathering area.

harpa concert hall – interior

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a modern interior space with a high ceiling and large windows. The ceiling features a reflective, hexagonal pattern, while the walls are made of concrete. A staircase with glass railings leads to an upper level, and there are tables and chairs visible in the background.

harpa concert hall – interior

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a modern interior space with a large, angular staircase made of metal and glass. The walls are gray concrete, and there are reflections of light on the surfaces. In the background, people can be seen, and a sign with the text ‘Norðurljós’ is visible on the wall.

adventkirkjan

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a white church building with a sloped roof and a weather vane at the top. The entrance features a large archway with a double door painted in gray. The word ‘ADVENTKIRKJAN’ is displayed above the door, and there are steps leading up to the entrance. The background is mostly clear, with some clouds visible in the sky.

hallgrimskirkja

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a tall, textured building viewed from below, with a series of vertical, protruding elements on one side. The structure has a large archway at the bottom and several small windows along the upper section. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow.

high contrast house

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows two buildings in black and white. The building on the right has a white exterior with multiple windows, some displaying graffiti that reads ‘ART’. The building on the left has a corrugated metal roof and a vertical striped facade. The background is a clear sky.

reykjavík junior college

Description for the visually challenged

A large white building with a peaked roof and multiple windows stands prominently. The structure has a central entrance with steps leading up to it. In the foreground, there are stone steps and a grassy area, while a chain fence runs along the front of the building. The sky appears cloudy and bright.

reykjavik city hall

Description for the visually challenged

A modern building with a curved roof and concrete pillars stands near a reflective pool of water. A large, round orange object is positioned in the water, and the building’s glass facade reflects nearby structures. The scene is in black and white, with people walking in the foreground.

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the time for blue sky thinking is long gone

Original notes

picture of meeting room in a disused meeting room

Description for the visually challenged

A glass wall reflects a tree and a parking area outside. The wall features a whiteboard with faint markings and a sign labeled ‘1NW1 145-113’. Light creates shadows on the floor, and the overall setting appears empty and unused.

Embracing Impermanence and Sustainability

Original notes

This photo series captures the eerie tranquility of a once-bustling corporate campus, now an abandoned conference center. Emphasizing the impermanence of structures and the need for adaptive reuse, the images remind us of the environmental impact of construction. Cement production, the third-largest contributor to climate change, necessitates a shift toward repurposing existing buildings rather than creating short-lived, expendable office spaces. The series highlights the urgency of sustainable practices in architecture and urban planning.

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a large, modern building with a glass facade and a reddish frame. Two bare trees stand in front of the building, one on the left and one on the right. The ground is paved, and there is a street lamp near the left tree. The sky appears overcast.

pretty vacant

Original notes

The image is intended to explore the intersection between the built environment and the emotional experiences of people who once worked in these spaces. It invites viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of human existence, the impact of societal changes on urban landscapes, and the emotions tied to forgotten spaces.

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a wide, empty road lined with bare trees, leading towards a pair of large, modern buildings. A glass skybridge connects the two buildings at the center of the frame. The buildings have a pink and beige facade with large windows reflecting the sky.

veni vidi vici

Original notes

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Description for the visually challenged

A wide view of an asphalt parking lot with circular tire marks on the ground. In the background, there are several bare trees and a building with multiple stories. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

once a shangri-La

Original notes

Capturing the essence of faded optimism and impermanence, this photograph portrays a disused picnic nook, a once well-intentioned addition for employee wellbeing, now standing as a relic of a bygone era. Although the bustling highway is unseen, its constant noise lingers, reminding us of the transient nature of our attempts to create a “Shangri-La.” This abandoned corporate campus scene evokes feelings of loneliness and decay, highlighting the inevitable transformation of utopias.not know

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a disused picnic area surrounded by bare trees. There are several green picnic tables arranged on a paved path, leading to a circular concrete structure in the center filled with tall, dry grass. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

for sale

Original notes

Picture of an unused office building awaiting sale

Description for the visually challenged

A large, rectangular brick office building with multiple windows is shown. The facade features a symmetrical arrangement of windows, some reflecting the sky. In the foreground, there is an empty parking lot with marked spaces and a few trees on the side.

no idling zone

Original notes

picture of an lonely loading bay

Description for the visually challenged

The image shows a loading bay with a large, arched overhead structure painted in pink. In the foreground, there are two blue metal ramps positioned on a rusted platform. Surrounding the area are several yellow and gray cylindrical posts, and a wall with a sign is visible in the background.

unexpected installation art

Original notes

picture of unused office interior where someone painted graffiti

Description for the visually challenged

An empty office interior features large windows on the left side and a wall with graffiti on the opposite side. The floor is carpeted, and there are doors on the right side. The image is in black and white, highlighting the architectural lines and reflections.

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