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Tv\u00eds\u00f6ngur is an artwork and open venue by the German artist Lukas K\u00fchne. It was\u00a0opened for the public on September 5, 2012. Embedded in the mountainside\u00a0above the town of Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, in a quiet area with breathtaking views of the fjord, it is\u00a0dedicated to the exploration of space, sound, and frequency.<\/p>\n
Tvis\u00f6ngur is built of concrete and consists of five interconnected domes of different sizes. The heights of the domes are between 2 and 4 meters and they cover an area of about 30 square meters. Each dome has its own resonance that corresponds to a tone in the Icelandic musical tradition of five-tone-harmony, and works as a natural amplifier to that tone. The sculpture can be seen as a visualization of the five-tone-harmony tradition. The round form is chosen for its acoustic properties as well as its visual function in the landscape which results in a unique combination affecting visual and auditory senses.<\/p>\n
Tvis\u00f6ngur is open to everyone. It offers an acoustic sensation that can be explored and experimented with. The site’s solitude and tranquillity offer a perfect setting for singing or playing music alone, in harmony with others, for one’s own pleasure or for an audience. Tvis\u00f6ngur offers unique possibilities for sound artists to work with its special acoustic properties for recordings etc. It is usually accessible all year round, as long as the snow and weather conditions permit it.\u00a0To enjoy and experience Tv\u00eds\u00f6ngur visitors\u00a0need to walk up a gravel road for 15-20 minutes, which starts across from Brimberg Fish Factory.<\/p>\n