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All verk ehf. is constructing a residential facility with 24-hour services at Smyrlahraun 41A. The building will be completed around mid-2027.
All verk ehf. is constructing a residential care home at Smyrlahraun 41A. The contract has been signed, and the goal is for the building to be completed by June 2027. Hafnarfjörður Municipality called for tenders in a full contract tender, and All verk was selected.
Valdimar Víðisson, the mayor, says this is a major step and an important milestone. “Three new residential care homes have opened in the past seven years. A housing plan has been presented, and it is clear that we aim to significantly expand the variety of housing solutions for people with disabilities in the coming years.”
The residential home will contain six apartments built for people with disabilities who require round-the-clock services. The apartments will be available for rent, and there will also be an additional unit that provides facilities for staff.
Each apartment will be 48 square meters, along with 175 square meters of staff and other shared spaces, totaling roughly 463 square meters net. The total cost of the project is approximately 380 million ISK.
The building will be cast in place and clad with aluminum siding in a light brown color. The eaves will be timber-clad, giving the exterior a warm appearance. The roof will have a dual slope, with a 200 mm cast concrete slab topped with waterproof insulation and a layer of turf. The windows will be large and made of wood and aluminum.
The main entrance is on the south side and offers good accessibility for both pedestrians and vehicles. At the entrance, there will be a sheltered outdoor area with seating and greenery, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Inside the entrance, a spacious foyer leads directly into a central corridor—the heart of the building—which connects the apartments with staff and service areas.
The corridor will be bright and spacious, with increased ceiling height where the sloping roofs meet. Windows in the attic space will let in ample daylight, giving the area an open and light atmosphere.
According to the contract, work is scheduled to begin around this time, with construction expected to continue through next year and conclude, as noted, around mid-2027. Hafnarfjörður Municipality places strong emphasis on ensuring that the project meets quality and safety standards and that construction in Smyrlahraun proceeds according to plan.
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