MARCH
Södermalm: An Architect’s Map
Söder hides its prettiest gems in plain sight. Take a walk to discover some details that most people walk past.
1. The Unique Windows of Kvarteret Tegelslagaren
Kvarteret Tegelslagaren is a building from the 1930s located just around the corner from NOFO. Recently renovated back to it’s original shape, it has one of Stockholm’s most striking wooden facades and unique windows.
Nytorgsgatan 27
2. The Secret Artworks at Swedenborgsgatan
On Swedenborgsgatan, you’ll find a pastel green house in the style of Swedish Grace (it’s like Swedish Art Deco). If you look up, several decorative friezes appear — like small paintings telling a story of summer in the countryside.
Swedenborgsgatan 5B
3. The Seamless Time Gap at Kvarteret Drottningen
Much of Södermalm is dominated by historic buildings, which can make it hard for modern architecture to blend in. Kvarteret Drottningen is a rare exception. Here, the 18th century meets the 1980s through thoughtful use of materials and modern design.
Glasbruksgatan 36
4. The Entrance at Mäster Mikaels gata
Right next to Katarina Churchyard, there’s an apartment building with elegant 1920s details. Take a look at the original silver-coloured door and the old elevator (if you take a peek inside).
Mäster Mikaels gata 6
5. The Square Clock at Hornsgatan
Outside an old bank building at Söder’s busiest street, there’s an unusually shaped clock that looks like a different time era.
Hornsgatan 5