Þjóðarhöllin - Islands nye nasjonalanlegg i Reykjavík

Multifunksjonell nasjonal arena

The Þjóðarhöllin project entails the construction of Iceland's new national arena for handball and basketball in Reykjavík, with a seating capacity of up to 12,000 people. The venue is designed to not only host major sporting events but also accommodate concerts and other cultural activities, making it a multifunctional facility for the city and the nation.

Tverrfaglig norsk-islandsk team

The project is being delivered by a collaborative team led by LPO Arkitekter, in partnership with Icelandic ASK Arkitekter, engineering firms COWI and IAV. This multidisciplinary team brings together architectural, engineering, and cultural expertise to realize a building that is both robust and inviting, emphasizing Norwegian quality in architecture and showcasing Norway's export of architectural excellence.

Sentralt, fleksibelt og inkluderende

The Þjóðarhöllin arena will be centrally located in Laugardalur, Reykjavík's key sports and activity district. It is designed as a flexible and future-oriented structure that offers a functional, inclusive, and identity-forming space. The arena aims to be both a venue for significant sporting moments and an accessible daily meeting place for the community.

Unikt bølgeinspirert fasadedesign

A distinctive feature of the project is its façade, named 'Alda' (meaning 'wave' in Icelandic), developed in collaboration with artist Finnbogi Pétursson. The design draws inspiration from Icelandic five-beat rhythm songs and the wave effect created by spectators rising in sequence, symbolizing the cultural and dynamic spirit of the arena. This artistic approach integrates cultural identity into the physical fabric of the building.