The Pearl gets a planetarium

The image shows what the structure next to Perlan will …

The image shows what the structure next to Perlan will look like. Photo/Reykjavik.is

A new structure will rise next to one of Reykjavík's most well known landmarks. A suggestion for a change in the local plan by Perlan (e. the Pearl) in Öskjuhlíð has been made public on Reykjavík City’s website.

The change includes a lot for a new building north of Perlan, that would mostly be underground and be connected to the existing structure. A new district heating tank would also be built; the increased flow of tourism means that the existing tanks are no longer suitable to store hot water.

The new building will be around 750 meters and be home to a planetarium that will have an important role in the new nature exhibition in Perlan.

The new structure will connect to Perlan underground. The new …

The new structure will connect to Perlan underground. The new watertank will be built a bit further down the hill. Photo/Reykjavik.is

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