Walking along the Hverfjall Crater, after a steep climb along the slope, you experience a sense of wonder, ambulating around a long dead volcano. Much like the ring road which outlines Iceland, the volcanic trek is a microcosm of the experience of traveling to Iceland – viewing and experiencing a breathtaking, panoramic landscape. Inspired by the form and experience of the tuff cone volcano, our coffee shop functions as a respite for weary hikers, both before and after their pilgrimage up to the crater’s edge. The circular form is inspired by the circumambulation of the crater, while the inward-facing pitch roof pays homage to the interior structure of the tuff cone crater.