Ice Architecture

Sleeping on Ice: My Unforgettable Night at Sweden's Legendary Ice Hotel

There's a profound silence that accompanies extreme cold—a stillness where you can almost hear the crystalline structure of ice expanding around you. As someone who has spent decades studying how environments affect our wellbeing, I've long been fascinated by the...

Ice Artistry: The Cultural Significance Behind Sweden's Iconic Ice Hotel

Standing before the crystalline façade of Sweden's legendary Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, I'm reminded that the most profound architectural experiences often emerge from embracing impermanence. As a landscape architect who has spent decades studying how environments influence our wellbeing, I...