Comments on: Harpa Concert and Conference Centre Reykjavík by Henning Larsen Architects

By: Kenneth Smythe

Kenneth Smythe — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:38:42 +0000

The building is a hodge-podge of elements and much of the surface is busy to the point of being a jarring distraction. The interior of the main concert hall is exceedingly uninviting. I would not want to be listening to the warmth of Brahms in this concert hall.

By: Viking

Viking — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:24:00 +0000

Not only is the building a bad example of architecture, it’s a terrible example of urbanism. No actual contact with the adjacent harbour and no consideration of the fantastic view to the ocean and surrounding mountains. In the minds of the common Icelander it is also a symbol for the economic crash in 2008.

By: Arts

Arts — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:21:33 +0000

I've heard that the acoustics are really good. I like the interior a lot, but this is monstrous in the small city scape.

By: PAc o

PAc o — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:05:16 +0000

?? Do they need air conditioning in iceland??

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:31:49 +0000

keep thinking the solar gain in this building would be ridiculous. Think of all the energy needed to cool it… Not all light is good light.