The old harbour in Reykjavík

An overview of the old harbour showing a proposal for a walkway through the site.

A PLANNING PROPOSAL for the old harbour in Reykjavík.

About: An urban planning proposal for the old harbour in Reykjavík. The main focus of the proposal is on the wharfs of Miðbakki and Ægisgarður and the bay of Vesturbugt. The aim is to make the harbour areal more accessible for the public. The proposal also includes the predesign of three building projects, i.e. a service center for cruise ships at the wharf of Miðbakki, ticket offices for whale watching and sightseeing enterprises at the wharf of Ægisgarður and service buildings for ships anchored in the bay of Vesturbugt.

Categoru: Urban planning
Period: 2016
Status: Planning proposal
Location: The old harbour in Reykjavík
Size:  4ha
Client: Associated Icelandic Ports
3D modelling: Yrki architects

          The service center for cruise ships at the wharf of Miðbakki.

The service center at Miðbakki facing landwards.

The tourist offices at the wharf of Ægisgarður.

The service buildings at the bay of Vesturbugt.

Genius loci.

Development plan.