Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre / Henning Larsen Architects

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre / Henning Larsen Architects

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  • Architects: Henning Larsen: Henning Larsen Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  28000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011
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  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Schollglas, Zumtobel

Text description provided by the architects. Situated on the border between land and sea, the Centre stands out as a large, radiant sculpture reflecting both sky and harbour space as well as the vibrant life of the city. The spectacular facades have been designed in close collaboration between Henning Larsen Architects, the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and the engineering companies Rambøll and ArtEngineering GmbH from Germany.

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre / Henning Larsen Architects - Chair
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The Concert Hall and Conference Centre of 28,000 m2 is situated in a solitary spot with a clear view of the enormous sea and the mountains surrounding Reykjavik. The Centre features an arrival- and foyer area in the front of the building, four halls in the middle and a backstage area with offices, administration, rehearsal hall and changing room in the back of the building. The three large halls are placed next to each other with public access on the south side and backstage access from the north. The fourth floor is a multifunctional hall with room for more intimate shows and banquets.

Seen from the foyer, the halls form a mountain-like massif that similar to basalt rock on the coast forms a stark contrast to the expressive and open facade. At the core of the rock, the largest hall of the Centre, the main concert hall, reveals its interior as a red-hot centre of force. The project is designed in collaboration with the local architectural company, Batteríið Architects.

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre / Henning Larsen Architects - Glass, Steel
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Address:Reykjavik, Iceland

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Cite: "Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre / Henning Larsen Architects" 26 Jul 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/153520/harpa-concert-hall-and-conference-centre-henning-larsen-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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