Perlan is a distinctive building on the outskirts of Reykjavik.
It is located on Öskjuhlíð hill, a prominent hill overlooking the capital city.
It is described as follows on the website:
Perlan was designed by architect Ingimundur Sveinsson and opened to the public on 21 June 1991. The building is composed of an immense glass dome that sits on six hot-water tanks, each carrying 4 million litres of geothermal hot water.
It is located on Öskjuhlíð hill, a prominent hill overlooking the capital city.
It is described as follows on the website:
Perlan was designed by architect Ingimundur Sveinsson and opened to the public on 21 June 1991. The building is composed of an immense glass dome that sits on six hot-water tanks, each carrying 4 million litres of geothermal hot water.
All of this is supported by a colossal steel frame, which serves important functions in addition to holding everything together. The framework, hollow on the inside, is actually a gigantic radiator. In the winter when it is cold, hot water runs through the frame, while cold water is used in the summertime.
In recent years, an Exploratorium has added, along with an access charge for some areas which were free when I last visited. There is a cafe and shop and it makes a useful stop off for school visitors and is therefore a regular stopping off point for coaches.
A range of media are available on the PRESS page of the website as well for those who want to write more about the building.
Here's a view from the rooftop observatory I took on my last visit in 2015.
Image: Alan Parkinson
A range of media are available on the PRESS page of the website as well for those who want to write more about the building.
Here's a view from the rooftop observatory I took on my last visit in 2015.
Image: Alan Parkinson
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