Office

Studio A Schram is an architecture firm founded in 2007 by Arnaldur Schram, based in Reykjavík (Iceland).

We are a process-based firm. We strive to be critical, finding ways to do things better, offer better projects to the world, the clients and ourselves. We work in the worlds between: research work and playfulness; hands-on-materiality and digital methods; traditional carpentry and the digital.

Arnaldur received his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), and his Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University (GSAPP). Arnaldur has taught at University of Pennsylvania; School of fine arts in Reykjavik Iceland; is a regular critic at GSAPP, NJIT, RPI and NYIT. Arnaldur is a member of American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Architecture Association of Iceland (FIA). Arnaldur has been a close collaborator with various firms: Workshop/APD; Rockwell Group; THG Architects; Baron and Baron; Gulla Jónsdóttir.

Contact

Eyjaslóð 9, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. +354 771 3518
info@aschram.com
www.aschram.com

Staff

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

John Johnson
Arkitekt
email@rvkark.is

Culture

Keep it simple, listen, ask questions; distinguish sense from nonsense; make, unmake, move forward; be smart, be naïve, be curious; fail, then fail again but better; see everything as an experiment; like but don’t love; accept changes as inevitable; be conscious, ignore the nonsense; clear explanations, don’t mystify; free from post-modern burdens; without theory, with purpose; strive to embody the values; fitter, happier, more productive; no too comfortable; accept that nothing is new; embrace limits, yet push them; squint while looking; excitement with the right amount of clarity.

Complete Work

  • 2021 38 Greene Street Roof Addition, Active, USA, New York @Workshop/apd
  • 2021 Tjarnarstígur Residence, Active, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2021 Borgarlínan Pavilion 2, Active, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2020 Tjarnarbraut Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2020 Skarðshlíð Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Hafnarfjörður
  • 2020 Harpa Bar & Restaurant Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2019 Icelandic UN Office Interiors, Complete, USA, New York
  • 2019 38th Street Office Interiors, Proposal, USA, New York
  • 2018 Icelandic Prime Ministry, Competition Entry, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2018 Borgarlínan Pavilion, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2018 Barreneche White Residence, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2018 Nantucket Family Compound, Complete, USA, Massachusetts. Workshop/apd
  • 2018 88-90 Lexington Avenue Amenity Interiors, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2018 Hard Rock Cafe Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2018 Bell Lab Pavilion, Proposal, USA, Holmdel
  • 2018 Tranavogur Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2018 615 Dean Street Apartment Interiors, Proposal, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2017 Nantucket Harbor Compound, Complete, USA, Massachusetts. Workshop/apd
  • 2017 Calavera Restaurant, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2017 Njálsgata Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2017 Santa Teresa Development, Proposal, Columbia, Corozal
  • 2016 Kabaker Residence, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2016 Walls Residence, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2016 Townhouse 41 Lobby, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2016 Berkshires Mountain Retreat, Complete, USA, Massachusetts. Workshop/apd
  • 2016 Upper West Side Townhouse, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2016 Garðatorg 6 Apartments, Complete, Iceland, Garðabær. THG
  • 2016 K-Bar Restaurant, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2016 Ocean Beach Club, Proposal, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2016 Greenwich Residence, Proposal, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2015 Socrates Folly Pavilion, Competition Entry, USA, New York
  • 2015 Aspen Ski Retreat, Complete, USA, Colorado. Workshop/apd
  • 2015 Nantucket Beach House Complete, USA, Connecticut. Workshop/apd
  • 2015 Miami Beach Garden, Proposal, USA, Miami. Workshop/apd
  • 2015 Sonia Rykiel Retail Store Proposal, Belgium, Brussels
  • 2014 Guggenheim Helskinki, Competition Entry, Helskinki, Finland
  • 2014 East Hampton Vacation Home, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2014 Palm Beach Renovation Complete, USA, Florida. Workshop/apd
  • 2014 Printing House Townhouse, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2014 Upper East Side Residence, Complete, USA, New York. Workshop/apd
  • 2014 Territory of Environmental Ecstasy, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2013 VIP Club New York, Complete, USA, New York
  • 2013 Beaumarchais Restaurant Renovation, Complete, USA, New York
  • 2013 FC Gotham Sports Bar, Complete, USA, New York
  • 2013 AlMubaraki Residence, Proposal, Kuwait, Kuwait City
  • 2013 Ísfeld Residence, Proposal, USA, New York
  • 2012 World Trade Food Court, Competition Entry, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Cornell Temporary Google Campus, Complete, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Edition Hotel Lobby, Complete, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Bárustígur 11 Guesthouse, Complete, Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar
  • 2012 Big Lebowski Bar, Complete, Iceland, Reykjanes
  • 2012 IFF Mobile Exhibition Lab, Proposal, USA, New York
  • 2012 874 Broadway Apartment Interiors, Proposal, USA, New York
  • 2012 Southampton Performance Pavilion, Proposal, USA, Southampton. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Park Swarovski Kristallwelten, Proposal, Austria, Wattens. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Beatles Mobile Exhibition, Proposal, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Food Union Development, Proposal, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Walt Disney Store Shanghai, Proposal, China, Shanghai. RockwellGroup
  • 2012 Pier 54, Proposal, USA, New York. RockwellGroup
  • 2011 Kvistaland Residence, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2011 AAC Kiosk Pavilion, Proposal, USA, New York
  • 2011 Northern Lights Center, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjanes
  • 2010 Vatnsmyri Park, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2009 DIY Pavilion, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2008 Stofnun Árna Magnússonar, Competition Entry, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2008 DAS Community Center, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2008 Birna DK Retail Store, Complete, Denmark, Kopenhaven. THG
  • 2008 Þrastarhöfði Residence Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2008 Alcan HQ, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjanesbær. THG
  • 2008 Höfðabakki Development, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2008 Mjóddin Development, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2008 Reykjavík Transportation Hub, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2008 Kringla Planning, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2007 Landsbankinn HQ, Competition Entry, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2007 Kaldakur Residence, Complete, Iceland, Garðabær
  • 2007 Jæja Arkitektúr Publication, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik
  • 2007 ILC Retrospect Exhibition, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2007 Boðaþing Community Center, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2007 Hrísmói Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Garðabær. THG
  • 2007 Grensás Development, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2007 Engihjalli Apartments, Proposal, Iceland, Kópavogur. THG
  • 2006 Glitnir Office Development, Competition Entry, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2006 Office Tower Development, Competition Entry, USA, New York. THG
  • 2006 Eir Mosfellsbær Apartments, Complete, Iceland, Mosfellsbær. THG
  • 2006 Reykjanesbær Planning, Proposal, Iceland, Reykjanesbær. THG
  • 2005 Harpa Concert Hall Urban Planning, Competition Entry, Iceland, Reykjavik. THG
  • 2005 13 Santa Clauses Book, Complete, Iceland, Reykjavik