Construction work begins at Lækjargata 2

The first sod was cut today for the works and development at 2 Lækjargata. Major changes are on the horizon for the site, with the aim of beautifully linking the new development with the existing area. In shaping the new development, an effort has been made to integrate the buildings with the adjacent area on Suðurgata, Lækjargata and Brekkugata in terms of scale, form and choice of materials. 2 Lækjargata is in a desirable residential area and offers views over the stream, the church square and part of the town centre. The site previously housed Dvergshúsið, which was demolished in the summer of 2017.

^{Groundbreaking ceremony. From left: Gunnar Gunnarsson of GG Verk, Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, the mayor, Guðni Rafn Eiríksson of GG Verk, Helgi Gunnarsson of GG Verk and Sigurður Haraldsson, Head of the Environment and Planning Department for the City of Hafnarfjörður.}  

Decision on competition made at Hafnarfjörður's 100th anniversary as a town.

At its celebratory meeting in the Good Templar Hall on 1 June 2008, to mark the 100th anniversary of Hafnarfjörður's town status, the Hafnarfjörður Town Council resolved that a competition would be held for the detailed planning and development of the Dvergslóð site, Lækjargata 2. One of the main objectives of the competition was to restore the area's former character as far as possible. The neighbouring plot is home to Gúttó, one of Hafnarfjörður's most famous social venues, which is intertwined with the town's history of over 100 years. The detailed plan therefore provides for its status and prestige to be enhanced.

Proposal for a new mixed-use development

In the spring of 2017, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður invited applications to participate in a tender for the building rights on the site. The competition received various proposals, which nevertheless bore a similar character, from four parties. The decision was based on appearance and architecture over cost, and the offer deemed to be the best fit with previous decisions was selected. Winning proposal for a new mixed-use development on Dvergsreit Trípoli and Krads, in collaboration with Landmótun, won the GG work, which is now commencing construction. 

A block of flats with 23 flats and commercial space

A building permit for Krad ehf., on behalf of the plot holder, was approved at the planning and building officer's meeting on 5th May. This concerns a block of flats comprising one to two storeys, plus a recently added attic storey and a basement, with a total of 23 flats, along with commercial premises. The drawings are available via The town's map website.