Sp(r)int Studio has reinterpreted Stöng, a Viking-era archaeological site in Þjórsárdalur, Iceland.

Stöng in Þjórsárdalur is among Iceland's most significant and frequently visited Viking-era archaeological sites.

In this project, Sp(r)int Studio has re-envisioned the protective structure at Stöng, once destroyed by the 1104 eruption of Hekla, uniting preservation and innovation.

Excavated in 1939, the remarkably preserved ruins were designated a public heritage site with the construction of a protective shelter in 1957.

By the end of 2024, the site was reimagined by Sp(r)int Studio through a comprehensive restoration emphasising sustainability, adaptive reuse and inclusive design.

The renewed intervention integrates a reconstructed shelter, improved access and interpretive infrastructure.

This project reflects a holistic, future-oriented approach to heritage conservation – uniting preservation with ecological sensitivity and public engagement within Iceland's continually evolving natural and cultural landscape.

This project has been longlisted in the cultural project category of Dezeen Awards 2025.

Studio: Sp(r)int Studio
Project: The (Re)interpretation of Stöng