Elves influence winning design for Reykjavik opera house

By Helen Pow Helen Pow Helen Pow 2008-08-19T10:43:00

The Icelandic Opera is situated at a relatively high point in the town along the Borgaholt-hill, where according to Icelandic folklore elves live.

Source: Arkitema and Arkthing

Danish architect Arkitema and Icelandic firm Arkthing have won an international competition to design a major new opera house in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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