DESIGN COMPETITION FOR THE REYKJAVÍK MARITIME MUSEUM
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
About: Yrki architects´proposal in an invited competition for the refurbishment and modification of a warehouse at the old harbour. The warehouse was to host the Reykjavík Maritime Museum. The intent of the proposal was to provide a frame worthy of the cultural heritage from Iceland´s maritime history.
Category: Public
Period: 2004
Status: Proposal
Location: Grandagarður in Reykjavík
Size: 6.660m²
Client: City of Reykjavík
3D modelling: Arnar Gunnarsson
Overview
The sea and the sky reflect in the glass cladding of the building
The museum wharf
The main entrance
Ground floor
1st floor