Reykjavík Houses
by Moritz Otto
2025

In Reykjavík, houses do more than line the streets—they seem to look back at you. Each façade feels like a quiet portrait, full of personality and mood. Some appear playful, others shy or stoic, their windows like eyes watching the world go by.

The bold colors—vivid reds, deep blues, soft greens, bright yellows—transform ordinary buildings into visual statements. In the long Nordic winters, these tones do more than brighten the cityscape; they speak of defiance, creativity, and a need to bring warmth to the grey.

Photographing these homes is less about capturing architecture and more about capturing presence. Reykjavík’s houses aren’t just structures—they’re characters in a living gallery of color, light, and emotion.

16 pages
105 x 148 mm
Edition of 50