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Located by the old harbor between Reykjavík city center and the North Atlantic, the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, 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.
The glass facade, which covers the entire building, was designed by renowned visual artist Olafur Eliasson. Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, the new home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera, has four halls, the largest one accommodating up to 1,800 seated patrons.*
* www.iceland.is/arts-culture/music/harpa
The sculptural form of the building facade reminded me of the rugged cliffs and monolithic glaciers seen throughout Iceland. The LED lights integrated into the façade was programmed to simulate the effect of the Northern Lights.
The concert hall in Reykjavik Iceland. A shot from my trip last October.
Quite controversial that it was built in the first place following the financial collapse of the country and apparently it was the only active building site in Iceland for several years. Now since it's completion it's become one of the City's landmarks and rightly so.
It's very eye-catching particularly at night and the minimalist architecture and design influenced by the Icelandic landscape are quite stunning and very Scandinavian.
With an economy now very dependent on tourism and a location used for public events I dread to think of the impact Coronovirus will have on it but no doubt it will see the crisis through. Everything is cancelled or postponed when you look on their website currently just as things are now here in the UK.
I didn't get the chance to see an event here but would love to, it looks a great venue which reminds me of the Oslo Opera House which is equally stunning.