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The Nordic House, Reykjavik Original Hand Sketch
The Nordic House, Reykjavik Original Hand Sketch
The Nordic House - Original Architectural Sketch
Original hand-drawn architectural sketch of The Nordic House cultural centre in Reykjavík, Iceland, by Architect and local artist Sonia Nicolson.
This landmark was designed by renowned Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) and remains one of Reykjavík’s most celebrated pieces of Nordic design.
Details:
Size: A5 - 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3”)
Paper: 90 gsm, acid-free
Medium: Black ink - hand-drawn, not a reproduction
Signed artwork
Shipping:
Original artwork ships flat and protected in archival packaging. Please choose Tracked Shipping at checkout for peace of mind.
About the Artist:
Sonia Nicolson is a British Chartered Architect and former Senior Lecturer now living in Iceland.
Working under the name Reykjavik Sketcher, she documents Icelandic towns, streets, and everyday life through hand-drawn architectural sketches. Her work celebrates slow observation, place, and the human experience of architecture in a fast digital world. Sonia’s drawings have been collected internationally and shared widely under #ReykjavikSketcher.
Why Originals Matter:
One-of-a-kind, never reproduced
Drawn on location in Iceland
Captures real places before they change
A meaningful gift for travellers and design lovers
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© Sonia Nicolson | All artworks are copyrighted. No resale, reproduction, or commercial use without a licence.
What customers say
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Great little remembrance of our trip to Iceland - JC
It's incredibly beautiful and suits my room so well. Sonia was a delight and sent it packaged really well. Highly recommended - Angus
Great print - a lovely reminder of our visit to Iceland many years ago. Excellent service in every way. Many thanks for everything Sonia - Lynda
Just received this today...it is lovely, good quality paper, excellently packaged. I have already framed it and hung it on my wall - Sharron
I requested a custom version of a print and it turned out exactly how I expected! Sonia is so kind and responsive when chatting with you. I will definitely be coming back to shop here again - Hannah
I bought four prints (and a couple of downloads) from Sonia and they are so gorgeous!! They arrived promptly and in immaculate condition, along with a lovely note. They look absolutely gorgeous in our newly renovated home and are a wonderful reminder of one of my favourite places on the planet - Jacqueline
Just as pictured! Very nice quality paper! Fast shipping - Laura
I absolutely love my prints and they will look so beautiful in my little girls’ room! - Brynlee
I really appreciate Sonia's help. She customized this print…for my Icelandic friend’s hometown. It was perfect and she loved it - Esther
High-quality and super cute! Exactly what I wanted…We travel to Iceland next month for our wedding and I wanted the “thank you” cards for my photographer and makeup artist - Gillian
