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CAPTN Offscript interview
On building, rebuilding and creating useful things
Haus.fest 2026
On 13 June, Hafnar.haus welcomed the public to haus.fest 2026, an afternoon celebrating the people, projects and creative energy that fill the building throughout the year.
400 Ramps In Ukraine
Ramp Up has signed two new agreements to build ramps in the city of Lviv and in the Kyiv Region
Indó Has the Highest NPS in Iceland
The Neo-bank, has the most favorable rating of any company in the country, the second year in a row.
Creative Boom Interview
From Twitter to Ramps & Resilience: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Building with Kindness
Haraldur Speaks at Dysarium, a design conference in Ukraine
Haraldur’s keynote focused on resilience.
Iceland Donates $500k Towards Building 1000 Ramps In Ukraine
Today a deal was signed between Þorgerður Katrín, the Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Haraldur Thorleifsson, the founder of Ramp up.
Ueno Is Back
After a four year break, the innovation agency re-opens with a new focus.
Ramp Up Starts Construction On 200 Ramps In Panama City, Panama
The project is done in close collaboration with the Mayor’s office and is set to be completed within one year with plans to expand it further if goals are met.
Haus Opens A New Location for Creatives
The new space, called Hlemmur.haus, adds another 2500 sqm and room for up to 200 more people to join the Haus community of creative people.
“I Shall Be Released” Out Now
The new single from Önnu Jónu Son is a cover of a Bob Dylan classic.
Ramp Up Goes To Ukraine
Construction has started on the first ramps in Lviv, Ukraine, with the aim of building 100 ramps in the city centre.
“Let’s Walk” Launches
Let’s Walk (with Halli) launches with first guest, actor and comedian, Andy Richter.
Lóla Restaurant Opens
New restaurant by Michelin chef Sigurður Laufdal takes over for Anna Jóna.
Two Beats Ahead Interview
Halli went on the Two Beats Ahead Live! Podcast with Michael Hendrix. They talked about on what it means to be a creator, letting go of perfection, and embracing the beginners mindset.
“Öll Þín Tár” Released
A new song by Önnu Jónu Son, Ólöf Arnalds and Kristján Kristjánsson released on Bad Taste Records.
Ramp Up Featured In Fast Company
“Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?”
Ramp Up Iceland Finishes Ahead Of Schedule And Exceeds Goals
Today, Ramp Up Iceland officially completed the project started by Haraldur Thorleifsson in 2022. Wrapping up a full year ahead of schedule and building almost double what they set out to do.
New Acting Reel
A new reel with roles played by Halli.
Indó Scores Highest Of All Companies In Iceland In Customer Satisfaction
With a score of 84,4, the new bank is the highest rated in Iceland.