Väggaskolan, zwei Gebäude (1917, 1936) eines Schulkomplexes in Karlshamn, Schweden
Väggaskolan is a secondary school located on a hill south of Karlshamn's town center with views toward the town and sea. The building was developed in three main phases, from the original section built in 1917 to modern additions from the 1970s, creating a structure that spans different architectural periods.
The school was founded in 1917 as Karlshamn's higher general school and designed by renowned Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund. In 1937, Asplund expanded the building with a new functionalist section, and by 1993 the original A and B houses were granted protected building status to preserve their historical importance.
Väggaskolan serves around 1400 students and stands as an important landmark in the community's identity. The school offers special programs including events for young women interested in technical trades and construction, showing how it engages with local interests and career development.
The site is accessible for people with disabilities, making it easier for everyone to explore the historic buildings. Visits are possible by arrangement, so interested visitors should plan ahead to schedule a visit.
The oldest section was designed by Gunnar Asplund, an architect whose most famous work is the Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The A-huset building with its solid brick walls and castle-like form represents Asplund's early masterwork, which has endured remarkably well despite its exposed hilltop location.
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