Hundreds of flats are being built in Hamranes.
In the autumn of 2019, the City of Hafnarfjörður invited interested developers to participate in the development of a settlement on four plots of land in the first phase of Hamranes in Hafnarfjörður. The plots were allocated to four groups, including architects, designers and builders, who have joined forces to develop exciting concepts for the area. The first homes are expected to go on sale within two years.
,“Reception of the plot allocations is extremely positive news for the Hafnarfjörður community." says the mayor.
In the autumn of 2019, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður invited interested developers to participate in the development of an area on four plots in the first phase of Hamranes in Hafnarfjörður. A total of 11 applications were received. At its meeting last Wednesday, the Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved the Town Board's recommendation to allocate the plots to four groups, composed of architects, designers and builders, who have joined forces to develop exciting concepts for the area. The first flats are expected to go on sale within two years.
Responding to a market need
It was decided to take an unconventional approach to the allocation of the first plots on this new 25-hectare development site on the outskirts of Hafnarfjörður. Applications were therefore invited from collaborative groups to develop the first plots in the first phase of the area, with the aim of responding to market needs and perspectives. The arrangement and implementation creates a collaborative platform for ideas on smaller flats, construction costs, sustainability, recycling, travel costs and alternative forms of living. „The idea is for the layout of this area to reflect a market need. There is high demand for beautiful homes at a good price. We want to meet this demand in one of the most beautiful and family-friendly development areas in the capital region.“ says Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður. “It is extremely pleasing to see such great interest in the area. The reception is extremely positive news for the Hafnarfjörður community, not least at this time."
The four groups that received an allocation were 1) Arkís, Verkís and Circular solutions with a plot for 75 apartments, 2) Verkland, VSÓ ráðgjöf, Tendra and Klinka with a plot for 50 apartments, 3) Prospectus with a plot for 75 flats and 4) GP arkitektar, X-JB ehf and VSÓ ráðgjöf ehf with a plot for 110-130 flats. Planning work in Hamranes is well advanced, and it is expected that more plots in the first phase of the area will be allocated in the coming weeks. Three plots in the first phase are designated for the housing association Bjargi, with provision for the development of around 150 homes. The Skarðshlíðar neighbourhood, which borders Hamranes, is rising rapidly these days. The first residents moved into the neighbourhood last summer, and the local nursery and primary school are now up and running. A sports hall and a branch of the music school will be completed this summer.
The image accompanying the news is part of the ideas submitted by applicants. Image from GP Architects.
See the minutes of the town council meeting of 1 April 2020 – item 4