Development of Lækjargata 2 – winning proposal

TRÍPÓLÍ and KRADS, in collaboration with Landmótun, received in mid-July
First prize in a competition for a new mixed-use development on the so-called Dvergsreit site.
at Lækjargata in Hafnarfjörður. The proposal was prepared for GG Verk. Extensive
Changes are coming to the field, changes that have as their guiding principle that
beautifully link a new development with the older one. The current house has
has stood on the site since 1965.

At the meeting of the Planning and Building Committee on 11 July, a motion was laid
A decision was reached in the competition for the planning and development of 2 Lækjargata.
(The Dwarf Lodge), but the competition received various proposals which nevertheless included a model.
from four parties. The council approved the recommendation of a special assessment committee and laid
to enter into a contract with the bidder GG verk ehf on the condition that
that a row of terraced houses (four houses) behind Gúttó be removed from their planning application. Lækjargata
2 is in a desirable area for residential development but has for years been
underutilised and the house is a poor adornment to the town's appearance. From it, there is a view over
The stream, the churchyard and part of the town centre. In the shaping of the houses that were built
are sought to be brought into line with the adjoining houses on Lækjargata and
Brekkugata in terms of form, choice of materials and proportions, so that they work
as a natural extension of the existing built-up area. In general, it is not expected
for construction higher than two storeys and a loft.

The winning proposal can be seen Here

See the minutes of the Planning and Building Committee of 11 July for further information on the selection and more – item 1.