The Concert Hall will be a part of the Iceland National Conference and Concert Centre, which will also house a recital theater and a flexible conference space. The Iceland National Conference and Concert Centre is, itself, part of a larger waterfront development scheme that is intended to include a 400-unit hotel, 15000 square meters of retail zone, and an abundance of public space. The Centre is scheduled to open in late 2009.

The concert hall is currently envisioned as an 1800-seat venue and will be the home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
It is hoped that the Icelandic Centre will become a home to national ensembles, as well as local performing art groups, and will accommodate both touring groups and international conferences. With a variety of performance and meeting space, the Centre will be able to host a multitude of events such as symphonic concerts, chamber music, choral concerts, solo recitals, jazz cabaret, exhibits, and trade shows.

Artec provides design and planning services covering Pre-Design Phase services, Auditorium Design, Facility Planning, Specialized Performance Equipment Systems Design and Noise & Vibration Control consulting for the Harpa Conference and Concert Centre.