The Design
Olafur Eliasson
Olafur Eliasson was born in 1967 in Copenhagen. He is an internationally renowned artist and has held numerous exhibitions around the world, both solo and in collaboration with others. He lives in Copenhagen and Berlin. Olafur Eliasson studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He represented Denmark at the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003 and later that same year presented The Weather Project in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern in London. The survey exhibition Take Your Time: Olafur Eliasson, organised by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, toured internationally until 2010. “When I designed Harpa’s glass façade with the architects, I sought to create a surface that would both reflect and become part of the Icelandic environment. I am proud of my involvement in the project and believe that Harpa will help lead the way towards a brighter future for the country,” said Olafur Eliasson.
Henning Larsen
Henning Larsen Architects shape, challenge, and transform the built environment, from master planning to building design and furniture design, ensuring sustainable, engaging and durable solutions for users. Sustainability is a core priority for Henning Larsen Architects and applies to form, materials and production. In addition, they place strong emphasis on the functionality of spaces intended for social interaction. This approach is fundamental to many of Henning Larsen Architects’ projects around the world, whether they involve complex urban planning or the construction of striking landmarks. The ideas of Henning Larsen Architects emerge through dialogue with collaborators, clients and users. In this way, the team ensures that buildings remain functional over time, thereby laying the foundation for a long lifespan. henninglarsen.com
Batteríið Architects
The principal designers of the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre are the Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen Architects and the Icelandic architectural firm Batteríið Architects. Batteríið Architects expertise is a comprehensive knowledge of adjusting buildings to local environment and climate, Universal Design as well Occupational Safety & Health. The goal is that every completed project demonstrates this aspect as well as the company's policy. arkitekt.is
