2363. The Harpa Concert and Conference Center. Reykjavík.

 

Dear Jón,

"Light has an evident, functional, and aesthetic impact

on our lives." (Olafur Eliasson)

Regards,

R

2314. Rathaus von Reykjavík

 

Dear Julie,

"In the space between the two structures a wall of

black lava creates the condition for the growth of

moss and a new reflecting pool offers a urban habitat

for aquatic fauna." (Studio Granda)

Sincerely,

R

2114. The Nordic House. Reykjavik, Iceland

 

Dear Natalie,

“Architecture should spring forth from every location 

and circumstances. It is subject to a keen sense of 

form but must appeal to human emotion.” (Alvar Aalto)

Sincerely,

R

1846. Þjóðminjasafn Íslands. National Museum of Iceland

Dear Sybi,

The building for the National Museum of Iceland 

was originally built as a warehouse that included 

some office space. It was one of the largest 

building in Iceland and it was designed by one of 

the most influential modern architects in the 

country in functionalist style.

Besos,
R

1103. Im Asmundur-Museum in Reykjavik

Dear Ríkarður,

Icelandic sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson designed and
constructed his house and studio from 1942 to 1959
inspired by the vernacular domed buildings typically seen
in the Mediterranean and Middle East cultures. In 1983
an addition to the building was built to serve as the
Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum. The picture
shows a crescent-shaped building that housed the
original scupltor's studio.

Greetings,
R

135. Nordens Hus

Dear Stefano,

This building is a small Congress Hall built by
all the Nordic Countries in Reykjavik. It was finished
in 1968 and designed by Alvar Aalto, naturally!

Regards
R