Eldborg Main Hall

The hall was an unbeatable choice by the jury for the USITT Architecture Award 2018, rewarding Harpa and Eldborg for its acoustics, living up to its role as a world-class concert hall with state-of-the-art acoustic technology.

Eldborg is Harpa´s main Hall. The goal was to build a modern, unique, and festive concert hall that could be adjusted to different performances. Careful attention was given to the acoustics, line of sight, seats, and ventilation. The walls are covered with red birch plywood to support the warmth of the room, so guests can feel the warmth and charm as they walk into the hall.

The hall is equipped with specially designed and adjustable acoustics. Alongside the hall, there are reverberation rooms, which were one of the first things designed in Harpa. From the beginning, the focus of the design was on perfect sound quality.

The hall has state-of-the-art sound systems, a large stage, an orchestra pit, a projector and lighting equipment. Artist dressing rooms are on the same floor and elsewhere in the building.