Overview
Icelandic studio Terta undertook a transformation project at the historic Elliðaárstöð power station site in Reykjavík, converting it into a venue for learning, culture, and play. The project involved the restoration and update of the existing buildings, incorporating colorful elements into the design.
Research Context
The Elliðaárstöð power station comprises a cluster of early 20th-century industrial structures. These buildings are situated within a protected green landscape in the Icelandic capital, which has remained largely undeveloped.
Approach
Terta's approach focused on transforming the site while retaining its existing structures. The studio restored and updated the buildings, integrating colorful accents into the design. The objective was to create a site conducive to "learning by playing" and to establish a hub for culture and play.
Findings
- The site of the decommissioned Elliðaárstöð power station was transformed into a multi-functional hub.
- The transformation encompassed learning, culture, and play activities.
- Existing early 20th-century industrial buildings were restored and updated.
- Colorful accents were incorporated into the renewed site.
- The project is located in Reykjavík, within a protected green landscape that surrounds the power station's structures.