Henning Larsen

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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HARPA CONCERT HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

Henning Larsen: Henning Larsen Architects

ARCHITECTS
Henning Larsen: Henning Larsen Architects

CLIENT
Austurnhofn TR – East Harbour Project Ltd.

MANUFACTURERS
Zumtobel

PHOTOGRAPHS
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AREA
28000.0 m2

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Reykjavik, Iceland

CATEGORY
Exhibition Center

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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.

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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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.

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.

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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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.

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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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.

Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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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.

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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Harpa Concert Hall And Conference Centre
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Henning Larsen
T +45 8233 3000
Henning Larsen
Vesterbrogade 76, 1620 København, Denmark