Vattentornet i Sundbyberg, Water tower in Sundbyberg, Sweden
Vattentornet i Sundbyberg is a brick and concrete tower located at the highest point of Tornparken with five floors and visible decorative brickwork patterns. The structure now serves the public as a restaurant and exhibition space after being repurposed from its original water storage function.
The tower was designed in 1912 by architect Ivar Tengbom to store water pumped from Ulriksdal that served the growing neighborhood. A major renovation in 2009 transformed the no longer needed structure into a public space.
The tower became a symbol of the area's growth during the early 1900s and shows how practical structures shaped the identity of the neighborhood. Visitors can see how it stands as a reminder of when communities relied on such buildings to develop and expand.
The tower stands on elevated ground making it visible from many parts of the surrounding area and easy to spot. Visitors can access multiple floors to see how the building is arranged inside and enjoy views across the neighborhood.
The tower displays a distinctive crossbond brick pattern made with bricks from Helsingborg that reflects architectural tastes of the 1910s. This visible pattern makes it an interesting example of how builders paid attention to detail even for functional structures.
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