Back to Hofsstaðir

Gardabær welcomes visitors to explore the newly open Hofsstaðir Archaeological Site, revealing treasures dating back to Iceland's Settlement era. Since the start of excavation in 1994, this site has revealed significant relics, now showcased through an immersive exhibition crafted by Gagarín.

date

January 2022 – March 2023

client

City of Gardabær, Iceland

the website

Together with the Gagarin team, I designed and illustrated a website that tells the story of the settlement longhouse, its architectural intricacies, and the people who lived in it and their culture.

A main part of the website is composed of layered drawings that visually explain the building technique and the interior design while giving a glimpse into the people's daily lives.

Visit the exhibition website

the archeological site

The Hofsstaðir Archaeological Site is marked with signs that help explain the remains of the longhouse, and what activities took place in each area. I had the pleasure to illustrate these scenes, to further explain visually how life was many centuries ago.

The physical exhibition and the website together sum up to over 100 illustrations that bring this project to life.

All photos by Gagarín.