Askja (building)
Askja
Askja is a building on the campus of the University of Iceland, and named after the volcano Askja. It houses primarily the departments of biology and geosciences. It was designed by architect .
The building's long glass side has influenced the look of downtown Reykjavík as it faces the city hall on the other side of Tjörnin. It took a very long time to build due to funding problems, and has been the subject of severe criticism for what is seen as practical shortcomings and susceptibility to the Icelandic climate.[citation needed]
Address: Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavík
Design and building[]
- 1994, design, by architect , of Askja began.
- Between 1996 and 2001, the outside of Askja was finished.
- The first employees moved in Askja, November 2003.
- Early 2004, the last employees moved in, and teaching began in Askja.
- The name Askja was picked from 2534 suggestions, and the person who suggested the name was awarded 100.000 ISK.[citation needed]
Coordinates: 64°08′14″N 21°56′45″W / 64.13722°N 21.94583°W
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