Karla Tower, Residential skyscraper in Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Karla Tower is a 246-meter residential skyscraper with 73 floors housing 611 apartments in the Lindholmen area. It stands as the tallest residential structure across all Nordic countries and incorporates restaurants and an observation deck into its design.
Construction began in 2017 as part of the Karlastaden development project, which transformed the former industrial port area of Lindholmen. This marked a major shift in how the city changed its waterfront from industrial use to modern residential space.
The building brought vertical living to Swedish cities in a way not seen before, mixing homes with public spaces like restaurants and observation areas. This blend of personal and shared space shapes how residents experience daily life and draws visitors from across the region.
The tower's narrow silhouette features curved design elements and individual balconies that offer views across the harbor and city. Visitors should note that this is primarily a residential building, though public areas like restaurants and observation decks are accessible to outsiders.
The building contains five high-speed elevators reaching 8 meters per second, allowing residents to move between the 73 floors quickly. This engineering feature was essential to managing daily movement within such a tall residential structure.
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