Selhaed Water Retention Tank in Egilsstadir, Iceland by ARKÍS

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Selhaed Water Retention Tank in Egilsstadir, Iceland by ARKÍS architects

September 6th, 2011 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: ARKÍS architects

The water retention tank is surrounded by a reflective pool, where it stands on top of a hill overlooking the town of Egilsstadir. The tank is clad in Cor-Ten steel, with a larch outer layer which adds depth and ever-changing shadow effects to the steel surface.

Exterior View

Architect: ARKÍS architects
Name of Project: Selhaed Water Retention Tank
Location: Egilsstadir, Iceland
Completion: 2008
Size in square meters: 725

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Tags: Egilsstadir, Iceland

Category: Water tank

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