Kollektivhuset, John Ericssonsgatan, Residential complex in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
Kollektivhuset on John Ericssonsgatan is a residential building with a yellow facade, angled bay windows, and rounded balconies that extend across multiple floors. The complex contains 57 apartments of varying sizes, including one-room, two-room, and four-room units.
The building was designed in 1935 by architect Sven Markelius together with politician Alva Myrdal and was part of Sweden's welfare state development. It marked a turning point in housing concepts meant to support workers and families with innovative social infrastructure.
The building embodies a living model centered on community, inviting residents to share daily responsibilities together. Residents used shared spaces like the central kitchen and restaurant to meet and lighten their everyday burdens.
The building is located in Kungsholmen and is managed by the Fågelbärsträdet housing association, making it a private residential community. Visitors should note that this is a private residential building and access to internal areas may be restricted.
The house was one of the first examples in Scandinavia to offer a living model with a central kitchen and childcare for working families. This combination solved practical everyday problems and made it a pioneer of social housing concepts in the region.
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