Autor: Studio Bua

Founded in 2017 by principals Mark Smyth, Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir Studio Bua is an architectural practice with offices in London and Oslo. The studio has to date realised a number of ambitious and concept-driven projects, including the renovation of an Icelandic farmhouse and cultural centre. Derived from the Icelandic word for ‘inhabit’, Studio Bua combines both a deep appreciation for quality craftsmanship and mastery of technology with a collaborative, hands-on approach, working to refine and elevate everyday spaces in the belief that it is our immediate surroundings that inform not just who we are, but how best we can live.

Studio Bua is registered as a Wildcard practice by NAL  (Norske arkitekters landsforbund) and is a RIBA Chartered Practice.

Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir is an Icelandic architect with a background in visual arts. She is especially practiced in the design, procurement and construction of public buildings in Norway, and has–in her role as project architect at Oslo studio LMR Arkitekter–overseen a number of public projects such as schools in Kautokeino and Bærum. In recent years, Sigrún has also led a number of residential refurbishments and urban design projects. Our resident polyglot, she speaks fluent English, Icelandic, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch and Italian. Sigrun has recently received several international prizes for projects she headed for Studio Bua, for example Architectural Review House award 2021 (Commended), Dezeen Awards 2020, AIA UK Design Awards 2020.