As the world's northernmost capital and largest city in Iceland, it is unsure whether Reykjavik is a scaled-down city or scaled-up village at first glance. The low density of the city and the active waterfront harbor - paired with the vast surrounding Icelandic landscape - deceivingly miniaturizes the city. Housing 2/3 of Iceland's total population of around 300,000, it is the heart of the country's economic, cultural and governmental activities. Located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay, you are always aware of the dramatic volcanic landscape that dominates the Icelandic Island with the flat-topped mountain of Esja looming across the bay.

Context : Reykjavik, Iceland

Case Study : Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center