Article source: ARKÍS

Being the first phase of the Ástjörn church, the parish hall holds the unique status of taking on all of the functions of the parish – church services included. The anticipated second phase is a church to the south of the main hall.

The Parish hall is modest, warm and accessible. It provides a warm embrace for those who enter to seek protective shelter, peace and inner strength. The design approach was to enhance the church’s role as a servant.

Image Courtesy © Thorgils G. Gunnthorsson

• Architects: ARKÍS
• Project: Ástjörn Parish Hall
• Location: Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
• Photography: Thorgils G. Gunnthorsson
• Engneering: TOV, Lumex, Batch, Promote, The Blacksmith
• Contractor: SÞ verktakar
• Owner/client: Ástjarnarsókn
• Awards: 1st prize in open design competion
• Plot Size: 12.500 m2
• Floor Area: 840 m2
• Completion: 2016

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