Villa Göth, Brutalist private residence in Uppsala, Sweden
Description
Villa Göth is a two-story residence with a basement built with raw concrete and dark brick walls. Visible I-beams frame the window openings on both the front and rear facades, while the interior is defined by brick walls and concrete ceilings bearing the original wooden form patterns.
History
The house was built in 1950 for a pharmaceutical company executive and designed by architects Bengt Edman and Lennart Holm. It marked an early turning point in architectural history when its raw aesthetic began drawing international attention.
Culture
The house is closely linked to brutalism's naming, as architect Hans Asplund coined the term during a visit here. The rooms show how this style was lived in by a wealthy household of the time.
Practical
The house sits in the Kåbo district on Döbelnsgatan and is visible from the street, though it remains a private residence. Walking through the neighborhood offers the best way to appreciate the facade details and the surrounding context.
Did you know?
The bathrooms are molded from raw concrete in the shape of Aalto vases, an unexpected artistic gesture in such a raw building. These sculptural details blend function with a subtle art form in the private spaces.
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