Lorensbergs villastad

The residential area contains large villas and townhouses with red brick facades arranged on sloping terrain with elevation differences up to 40 meters.

Albert Lilienberg designed the urban plan in 1913, following Camillo Sitte's principles of topographical adaptation and enclosed spaces for wealthy residents.

The buildings from 1913 to 1925 represent National Romantic and 1920s Classical styles, with handmade bricks, granite, and natural stone walls.

Four buildings in the complex hold government protection status since September 1994, including Villa Smedmark, Villa Höglund, Villa Bjerke 2, and Radhus Bjerke 4.

The building regulations limited each residence to 400 square meters, while maintaining substantial dimensions through multiple floors and strategic architectural elements.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1916

Architects: Arvid Bjerke, Björner Hedlund, Ragnar Svensson, Eugen Thorburn, Ernst Torulf

GPS coordinates: 57.69583,11.98087

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:34