Six houses at the old harbour Located on a wharf in the old harbour of Reykjavik, these six wooden houses were designed to replace a cluster of run-down sheds housing ticket offices for whale watching and sightseeing enterprises. The project is part of an urban planning effort in making the old harbour more attractive for the public as more and more restaurants, shops and other services have settled in this area for the past years. The inspiration for this project was an old photograph showing long gone wooden houses with the gable facing an ancient alley in the vicinity of the old harbour. The wooden houses are linked together by spacious verandas, with seating areas and storage units for marine equipment. The random character of the former sheds is replaced by a disciplined scheme of repetitive structures and designs and a limited choice of materials. The small scale of the houses calls for a careful treatment of each detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Six ticket houses at the old harbour located?+
Six ticket houses at the old harbour is located in Reykjavik, Iceland. Its coordinates are 64.1460°, -21.9422°.
Can I visit Six ticket houses at the old harbour?+
Six ticket houses at the old harbour is a real building in Reykjavik that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.