Gothenburg is a city that doesn’t reveal itself all at once. You have to push open doors, walk through doorways and stroll past brick façades to stumble upon what the city truly hides. This is exactly what happens here, in the Lorensberg neighbourhood, where a former outbuilding in the courtyard of a 19th-century building now houses a small 48sqm duplex. A building from 1888 that has been given…
A few years ago, the Partille planning department made its decision: demolish and rebuild this house built in 1909. Elvy, the great-great-granddaughter of the builder Johan Stolt, refused. She secured a promise from the new owners: the house would be saved. And so begins one of the most beautiful restoration stories ever told. A facade that sets the tone We arrive on a quiet street perched on…
The facade of this 19th-century building in Gothenburg, located on a quiet, tree-lined street, gives you a glimpse of what lies inside. This 94sqm historic family apartment lives up to expectations. High ceilings, moldings, medallions, and hardwood floors blend with contemporary Scandinavian decor that highlights the building’s architecture. Stucco, herringbone hardwood floors, a tiled…
Hidden away in a 1965 building near two parks is one of those Scandinavian interiors that makes you want to completely rethink your own home. This 69sqm two-bedroom apartment, even though it isn’t located in one of those classic buildings that make Stockholm’s streets so beautiful, is well-designed enough to inspire us. Windows that let in a flood of light Large windows are featured in the…
This 67sqm apartment in a residential neighborhood of Gothenburg has been renovated. It is located in an old bricks and wood building characteristic of the city. It blends its original details with contemporary materials in a beautifully cohesive way. An entryway that sets the tone From the inner courtyard, the apartment is accessed through a vaulted, exposed-brick porch lined with hydrangeas.…
Located in a 1905 building in Gothenburg, this 62sqm two-room apartment combines historic architecture with a sleek, understated contemporary design. The apartment is on the ground floor and feels like a townhouse: the windows overlook the courtyard, and a terrace extends the living room. In this neighborhood of wide avenues and Swedish-style Haussmann-era buildings, it’s the kind of address…
Behind the building’s pale pink facade, designed by architects Bocander & Cronvall in 1930, lies this small 30sqm apartment, a well-optimized one-bedroom unit. It retains the classic style of the early 20th century, with its muntin-paned windows arranged in neat rows and its meticulous details. The layout: a very well-designed two-room apartment The apartment has two separate rooms,…
Located in a century-old building in Stockholm, this 29sqm studio is well laid out. It features a mezzanine and colorful decor. These two elements are just what it takes to make it stand out from the ordinary. Inside, time has spared the essentials. This is because the renovation was respectful of its past. The building that houses it is typical of the city’s historic streets. It remains a…
There are apartments that aren’t measured in square meters. This small 40sqm duplex is measured in height. Located in Stockholm’s Vasastan neighborhood, in a building constructed in 1889, it has unusual proportions. The ceiling soars to nearly four meters. The arched windows feature deep recesses. A spiral staircase as the centerpiece Upon entering the living room, you immediately see the…
In Gothenburg’s Vasastaden neighborhood, this 56sqm Haussmann-style two-room apartment is located in an ochre-brick building dating back to 1892. This classic building features original details that give it its charm, including moldings, rosettes, cast-iron radiators, and a Gothic glass partition that serves as the standout feature of the interior. A living room with classic Scandinavian…
