Iceland - Reykjavík and Reykjanes

Hallgrímskirkja was designed by Icelandic state architect Guðjón Samúelsson (1887-1950). Construction of the church started in 1945 but the nave was only completed in 1986. It has a large concert organ built by Johannes Klais, Bonn. The backrests of the benches can be turned so that during concerts people sit facing the organ. For church services the backrests are turned to face the altar and choir.

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriid Architects and artist Olafur Eliasson. They were honoured with the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013. wiki(deutsch) www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0600-0699/0676-harpa---concert-hall-and-conference-centre.aspx

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriid Architects and artist Olafur Eliasson. They were honoured with the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013. wiki(deutsch) www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0600-0699/0676-harpa---concert-hall-and-conference-centre.aspx

Harpa concert hall and conference centre won the 2013 Mies van der Rohe Award: www.archdaily.com/153520/harpa-concert-hall-and-conference-centre-henning-larsen-architects?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=recommendation Das Konzerthaus Harpa gewann 2013 den Mies van der Rohe Preis: www.baulinks.de/webplugin/2013/0806.php4

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriid Architects and artist Olafur Eliasson. They were honoured with the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013. wiki(deutsch) www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0600-0699/0676-harpa---concert-hall-and-conference-centre.aspx

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriid Architects and artist Olafur Eliasson. They were honoured with the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013. wiki(deutsch) www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0600-0699/0676-harpa---concert-hall-and-conference-centre.aspx

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen architects in co-operation with Olafur Eliasson and opened in 2011. en.harpa.is Deutsch: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konzerthaus_Harpa

Harpa concert hall and conference centre was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriid Architects and artist Olafur Eliasson. They were honoured with the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2013. wiki(deutsch) www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0600-0699/0676-harpa---concert-hall-and-conference-centre.aspx

Search and rescue from the Reykjavik area showing their vehicles, typically Icelandic super-Jeeps which are able to cope with river crossings and very rough terrain. The services are run by unpaid volunteers who often risk their lives to get people out of danger. Their work isn't made any easier by a growing number of tourists ignoring prohibitions and basic safety measures so there is an ongoing discussion whether reckless tourists should be billed for their rescue. See inset photos! icelandmag.visir.is/article/travel-warning-mountain-roads-southern-central-highlands-closed-due-heavy-rain icelandmag.visir.is/article/numerous-travellers-faced-millions-krona-water-damages-after-failed-river-crossings Rettungsdienste aus dem Raum Reykjavík präsentieren ihre Fahrzeuge, typisch isländische Super-Jeeps, die mit Flussdurchquerungen und extremem Gelände klarkommen. Die Rettungsdienste bestehen aus Freiwilligen, die oft genug ihr Leben riskieren. Durch die zunehmende Zahl idiotischer Touristen, die Verbote und Warnungen ignorieren, wird ihre Arbeit nicht einfacher. Deshalb wird diskutiert, ob durch Leichtsinn verursachte Rettungsaktionen zukünftig in Rechnung gestellt werden sollen.