Glaven 8, Kungsholmen, Medical building in Stadshagen, Kungsholmen, Sweden
Glaven 8 is a 15-story building in Kungsholmen with two basement levels arranged in two offset sections near Sankt Göransgatan. The light beige exterior displays geometric patterns, while the interior contains multiple elevators and spacious zones that once served different functions.
The building was constructed in 1953 as a nursing and retirement home, designed by architect Ture Ryberg for Stockholm City's welfare administration. Following its acquisition by Wonna I de Jong in 2018, it was transformed into the modern commercial property known as Wonna Tower.
The Stockholm City Museum designated Glaven 8 with green classification, recognizing its architectural and historical value within the 1950s Swedish public housing.
The building sits in a well-connected part of Kungsholmen and is easily accessible by local transit. Visitors should explore the surrounding area to appreciate the architecture within the context of the neighborhood and its other modern structures.
The Stockholm City Museum classified this building with green status, acknowledging its significance to the architectural heritage of the 1950s. This designation highlights its importance as an example of Swedish modernism from that era.
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