Áshamar – Hafnarfjörður´s newest preschool is now open

The nineteenth preschool in Hafnarfjörður was formally opened last Friday. “The outdoor facilities here are definitely one of the most impressive in the country,” said Guðrún Jóna Thorarensen proudly at the ceremony, but she will run the school for the town of Hafnarfjörður.

Áshamar, the 19th preschool in Hafnarfjörður

“Once again, congratulations to the people of Hafnarfjörður,” said Eggert Jónsson, managing director of Þarfaþing, who built and designed Áshamar, when he handed the key to the mayor, for the new preschool in the Hamranes neighbourhood.

“This is a day of joy and anticipation,” said the mayor, Valdimar, at the opening ceremony of Áshamar, the 19th preschool in Hafnarfjörður last Friday. “This is a day of celebration for the children who will study here,” he said. “Preschools play a key role in the lives of children and families. They are not only a place for play and learning, but the foundation for social skills, independence and creativity.” In school they have the opportunity to grow, prosper and make new friends.

Elegant preschool

Eggert said that they were lucky to have Arkís on the design team. “This is not just a magnificent preschool – this is definitely a groundbreaking project because Áshamar is the first preschool in Hafnarfjörður to be built as a modular building – a solution that combines speed, quality and efficiency,” said Eggert.

The mayor then handed the key over to Guðrún Jóna Thorarensen, managing director of Framtíðar fólk ehf and the new preschool principal at Áshamar, but the association will now run the operation. 40 children have already started their stay in the preschool, 109 are registered but the school has room for 120 children.

A design that fits perfectly

“The building bears all the signs that preschool teachers have influenced the design here. The building brings light into the hearts of those who will stay and work here,” said Guðrún.

“It offers us space to grow and develop in excellent working conditions and an environment that enables everyone to grow.” The outdoor area is the largest and most impressive she has ever seen. “Without a doubt, it will be the coolest in the country.”

A very warm prefabricated house received guests at this festive hour. The building was inaugurated and operations began.

Congratulations to everyone!