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Harpa (English: Harp) is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on 4 May 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass façade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland.
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The structure consists of a steel framework clad with geometric shaped glass panels of different colours.
By the way, the rain and strong wind in the photograph do not in any way detract from the impressive architecture of this building.
Harpa
Located by the old harbor between city center and the North Atlantic, the Harpa is a modern concert hall and conference centre. This inviting and welcoming building is one of Reykjavik’s most striking landmarks.
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. The glass facade was designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The design of the facades is inspired by nature. In particular, the characteristics of the local basalt formations have provided inspiration for the geometric facade structure.
There are 10 different types of glass used in the four facades of the building, including three dichroic glass colored yellow, green and orange, which in turn reflect the colors blue, red and purple.
El edificio Harpa es un centro de conciertos y conferencias de Reikiavik. Es la sede de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Islandia y de la Ópera Islandesa.
Harpa' means harp in Icelandic and is also the Icelandic name for the month of spring when the days get longer and less dark.
The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavik
Die Beleuchtung der Harpa ist ein zentrales Element des Konzerthauses und wurde in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Künstler Ólafur Elíasson entwickelt. Die Fassade besteht aus dichroitischem Glas, das je nach Lichteinfall und Tageszeit unterschiedliche Farben und Reflexionen erzeugt und so einen Bezug zur isländischen Natur herstellt. Im Inneren sorgen speziell entwickelte LED-Leuchten für eine kaleidoskopartige Licht- und Schattenwirkung, die an die Nordlichter erinnern soll.
Harpa's lighting is a central element of the concert hall and was developed in close collaboration with the artist Ólafur Elíasson. The facade is made of dichroic glass, which creates different colors and reflections depending on the light and time of day, thus establishing a reference to Icelandic nature. Inside, specially designed LED lights create a kaleidoscopic effect of light and shadow, reminiscent of the Northern Lights.
Fachada exterior del centro de conciertos y conferencias de Reikjavik (Iceland). El nombre de Harpa, además de representar a un instrumento musical, coincide con el nombre del mes que en el antiguo islandés del viejo calendario nórdico da comienzo al verano.
Detail of the Concert Hall Harpa in Reykjavik. Of course this is yet another midnight sunset reflecting in the windows. I loved the long days. This was about 23.30 o'clock.
Our visit to Iceland was all-too brief as a favorite band of ours and some friends spent last weekend playing in this beautiful venue.
While we had more people than tickets, I volunteered to sit out the first performance to walk the city and grab some shots while the weather remained good - meaning no rain nor heavy winds!
The sunset is being reflected off the right section of the building and then reflecting again off the water.
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The structure consists of a steel framework clad with geometric shaped glass panels of different colours. The building was originally part of a redevelopment of the Austurhöfn area dubbed World Trade Center Reykjavík, which was partially abandoned when the financial crisis took hold. The development was intended to include a 400-room hotel, luxury apartments, retail units, restaurants, a car park and the new headquarters of Icelandic bank Landsbanki. As of 2015, apart from Harpa, only the hotel looked likely actually to be built.
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Harpa - das 2011 eröffnete Opern-, Konzert- und Konferenzhaus in Reykjavík. Das Gebäude beherbergt sowohl das Isländische Sinfonieorchester als auch die isländische Oper und gilt mit der vom Künstler Olafur Eliasson gestalteten Fassade als architektonische Attraktion und neues Wahrzeichen der Hauptstadt.
Mit Investorengeld planten Banker den Bau eines großartigen Konzerthauses und Kongresszentrums als Symbol für isländische Kunst und Wirtschaftskraft; bekannte Architekten, Akustikspezialisten und Künstler wurden für den Bau des Kulturzentrums verpflichtet. Doch die Finanzkrise 2008 brachte das Vorhaben zum Erliegen; die Investorengruppe ging bankrott und die hoch verschuldeten Banken wurden verstaatlicht. Der bis dahin erstellte Rohbau ging in den öffentlichen Besitz über; das Harpa Opern- und Kongresszentrum wird heute von Portus betrieben, einem Unternehmen, das über die Austurhöfn-TR (East Harbour Camp.) zu 54 Prozent der isländischen Regierung und zu 46 Prozent der Stadt Reykjavík gehört. Das Gebäude wurde in seiner Gesamtheit von dem dänischen Architektenbüro Henning Larsen in Zusammenarbeit mit dem isländischen Architektenbüro Batteríið und dem Künstler Ólafur Elíasson geplant und errichtet. Am 4. Mai 2011 fand das Eröffnungskonzert mit der 9. Symphonie Beethovens statt; offiziell eröffnet wurde das Harpa-Zentrum am 20. August 2011 im Rahmen der Menningarnótt (Reykjavík Culture Night).
Harpa
Located by the old harbor between city center and the North Atlantic, the Harpa is a modern concert hall and conference centre. This inviting and welcoming building is one of Reykjavik’s most striking landmarks.
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. The glass facade was designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The design of the facades is inspired by nature. In particular, the characteristics of the local basalt formations have provided inspiration for the geometric facade structure.
There are 10 different types of glass used in the four facades of the building, including three dichroic glass colored yellow, green and orange, which in turn reflect the colors blue, red and purple.
Sunset reflected in a part of the Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Located by the old harbor between Reykjavík city center and the North Atlantic, the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (2011), stands out as a unique landmark in continuous interplay with its surroundings. The design was influenced by Iceland‘s exceptional and dramatic nature. Situated on the boundary between land and sea, the building is a gleaming sculpture reflecting both sky and harbor, as well as the vibrant life of the city.
Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.