Felix Sachs hus, Commercial building in Norrmalm, Stockholm, Sweden
Felix Sachs hus was a five-story commercial building with a steel frame and a pillar-free facade spanning about 19 meters (62 feet) on Regeringsgatan street. Two basement levels provided additional space, and the interior layout could be modified to suit different tenants' needs.
Built between 1910 and 1912 for businessman Felix Sachs, this was Stockholm's first steel-framed structure when it was constructed. The building stood for six decades before being demolished in 1972.
The building's open facade design allowed tenants to reconfigure their spaces freely, making it a model for modern office flexibility. This approach to interior adaptability was revolutionary for Stockholm at the time and influenced how commercial spaces were designed afterward.
The building's flexible spaces made it popular among different business types needing adaptable work areas. Today, the original structure no longer stands, but visitors interested in its history can see the preserved facade incorporated into a nearby modern building.
The original facade was saved from demolition and later relocated to become part of Klarahuset on Drottninggatan street. This preservation rescue keeps a rare example of early modern Stockholm architecture visible for visitors today.
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