Arkitektúr og skipulag - 01.12.1991, Page 67

Arkitektúr og skipulag - 01.12.1991, Page 67
ENGLISH SUMMARY effective planning), noise and air poliution. Indirect effects of wide- spread use of private cars include urban sprawl, the sharp division of cities into districts by major traffic routes, supermarkets, and a general speeding-up of life in general, with the tendency for signs, advertise- ments, etc, to be bigger, in order to catch the attention in fast-moving traffic. Page 44 Leisure Areas as Nature Gardens Landscape architect Kolbrún Þóra Oddsdóttir writes about the trend towards a more natural approach to garden design, including such fea- tures as using natural elements such cs rocks to create sand-pits, seats, ®tc., ensuring that views are not blocked, and even improved. Possi- bilities for jogging, cycling, games (in all season). The creation of sheltered, comfortable havens - "small is beau- tiful". page 46 Conference Centre in Reykjavík Final project submitted by Póll Björgvinsson at the Oslo University of Architecture.Theprojectisforalarge- scale conference and study centre °n the off-shore island of Viöey. The centre would be made up of three sections: research and lecture facili- Les, services, and accommodation. All access would be by ferry from the mainland. Page 49 Reykjavík House at Ar- narhóli A project by Auður Hrönn ^uömundsdóttir at Karlsruhe Univer- JJy- She conceives of a "Reykjavík House" below Arnarhóll hill in the old Clty centre. This cultural centre would Create a link between existing build- jngs along Lcekjargata and the old, crgely disused, harbour area oppo- 1 e' The existing tradition of holding Pen-air celebrations on the hill would e uPheld by the new centre, which °uld house cultural events of all kinds ln weathers. Page 53 Cost Estimates and Pro- ject Management Engineer Gunnar Torfason writes about the value of project manage- ment in ensuring cost and quality control in construction projects. He points out that cost estimates must be handled with care, and like com- pared with like. He explores some of the reasons why projects go over budget, and how this can be avoided. Page 58 On the Drawing Board ln a limited competition for a new building for the Akureyri Grammar School, the design submitted by Gísli Kristinsson and Póll Tómasson won. The new building will double the school's size, and link the two existing buildings. PageóO Innovations Information on new Hewlett Packard computertechnology, Pure Halogen hotplates from Bauknecht, Astrofoil roof insulation, Gail Keraplus tiles, and Primo windows and doors. Page 62 News of Macintosh Macintosh for design, and a cost/ performance comparison on per- sonal computers. Page 66 Exterior Doors Jón Sigurösson and Eiríkur Þorsteinsson suggest a system of classifying exte- rior doors according to quality, to ensure that the general public can choose a door which fits their require- ments. In exposed situations, doors must be fully water- and wind-proof, insulated, and have a double seal, while a less sturdy door is sufficient in a more sheltered situation. Page 69 The lcelandic College of Arts and Crafts The purchase of a 10,000 sq metre building for a future combined arts university opens up new prospects in artstraininginlceland.Two newforms of training are at the planning stage, i.e.architecturaltraining.taughtpartly in lceland and partly at universities abroad, and training in design (as opposed to long-established courses in graphic design). Design training for those with a background in art of various kinds has been offered ex- perimentally asa continuation course, in collaboration with technological and industrial training bodies. The role of the college of arts is not only to produce artists, butto awaken people to a visual sense of their surroundings. The visual arts play an important role in our daily lives and environment. Page 73 Making the Most of a Small Space ívar Guömundsson writes about ways to make the most of small living spaces. He points out the necessity of planning and designing the living space to comply with one's needs and activities. The space can be divided up by various means into dif- ferent areas. Wall-space can be used for cupboards, shelves, etc., saving floor space. Pale or white walls and mirrors create an illusion of spacious- ness. Lighting can be used to give the illusion of greater space. Mirrors and glass bricks help make a small bath- room seem larger. Page 78 Do You Have a Good Eye? Announcement of the results of a competition held by Arkitektúr og skipulag. The competition was for photographs of architectural subjects. A prize and three recommendations were awarded Page 81 TheStudioworkshop,, Smíöagallerí“ Eiríkur Rafn Magnússon started his studio - workshop „Smiöagallerí" in 1989. Educated in Sweden he has been designing and making objects since early childhood. The „Smíöa- gallerí" invites people to come with their ideas and they will then make anything form everything for anybody. ■ 65

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