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119: 335: 22: 138: 174:. It took a very long time to build due to funding problems, and has been the subject of severe criticism for what is seen as practical shortcomings and susceptibility to the 391: 401: 372: 288: 296: 365: 105: 39: 396: 86: 43: 58: 358: 283: 65: 72: 206:
The name Askja was picked from 2534 suggestions, and the person who suggested the name was awarded 100.000 ISK.
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Construction of the exterior by ÍAV began in August 1997 and finished in May 2001.
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In early 2004 the last employees moved in, and teaching began in Askja.
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The building's long glass side has influenced the look of downtown
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This article about an Icelandic building or structure is a
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"Askja – University of Iceland"
Photos of Askja by Christopher Lund
December 2015 assessment of Askja (in Icelandic)

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