Pipeline Hijacking

2018, 1080p Film

Pipeline Hijacking is a speculative glimpse into alternative means of dwelling and building construction in Iceland. The project imagines how a community could hijack, grow along, and be informed by, an existing infrastructure of an Icelandic Geothermal Pipeline Network which supplies a constant stream of hot water. The resulting architecture becomes an ecosystem of hot water pipes with a variety of habitable climates, unique spatial experiences and an ethos of sustainable living.

The film envisions a world that both reflects and responds to anthropocentric tendencies, depicting a near-future Iceland where unique architectural ecosystems and communities have evolved. Set within a harsh, unforgiving landscape, this environment challenges inhabitants to adapt and survive. The architectural clusters nurture resilient communities, exploring the role of enclosure, thermal barriers, and architectural elements in adapting to both environmental extremes and human-centred impacts.

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