Façades of
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland, 2009-2011
Services performed:
- Design studies and development of spatial load bearing structure for facades
- Preliminary calculations and feasibility studies
- Detailed design and shop drawings for prototypes
- Support and advice for architects and artists during design and tender phases
- Support and advice for contractors on structural and quality issues, as well as FEM calculations
- Supervision of façade contractor and manufacturers
- Comparative calculations
- Technical support for steel casting and quality control during the casting process
- Support on site in Iceland and China
Team:
H. Bretis, J. Beierbach, A. Lipp
Contractor:
IAV, IS
Client:
Austurhöfn–TR, IS
Architects:
Henning Larsen Architects, DK
Façade design:
Olafur Eliasson and Studio Olafur Eliasson in collaboration with Henning Larsen Architects
Prime contractor:
IAV, IS
Façade contractor:
Lingyun, CN
Design, main building:
Rambøll, DK
Photos:
© Olafur Eliasson 2011, Henning Larsen Architects, Reyk Höhne, ArtEngineering GmbH