Söder Torn, Apartment high-rise in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
Söder Torn is a residential tower in the Södermalm district of Stockholm, built with an octagonal floor plan and red granite facades that taper as they rise. The building reaches 86 meters (282 ft) in height and spreads its apartments across 24 floors.
The tower was built between 1985 and 1995 on a former rail yard that had stood on the site of the old Fatburen lake since the 1860s. Its construction marked the shift of this part of Södermalm from industrial use to housing.
Danish architect Henning Larsen designed the tower, originally planning a building of 40 floors. City planners stepped in to reduce the height so that the building would fit better with the rest of Stockholm's roofline.
The building sits in a well-connected residential area with public transport stops and shops nearby, making it easy to reach on foot or by transit. Since it is a private residence, visitors can only appreciate it from the outside.
The top floor of the tower holds a shared party room with glass walls that give residents a sweeping view over Stockholm. This space was designed to make the most of the building's height, offering sightlines that few apartments in the city can match.
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