Lorensbergs villastad

Lorensbergs villastad is a residential neighborhood with large villas and townhouses featuring red brick facades arranged on sloping ground. The homes spread across elevation changes of up to 40 meters, creating a dynamic settlement pattern across the terrain.

Urban planner Albert Lilienberg designed the neighborhood in 1913, following principles developed by Camillo Sitte that emphasized adapting to the natural terrain. The design created enclosed living spaces suitable for wealthy residents who valued privacy and careful site planning.

The buildings display a blend of National Romantic and Classical design from the 1920s, with handmade bricks and natural stone that respond to the slope of the land. Residents experience a distinct architectural identity that sets this neighborhood apart from other residential areas.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, as the streets and pathways account for the sloping terrain and allow visitors to walk through different levels. Four buildings in the complex have government protection status and can be viewed from the outside.

Building regulations limited each residence to 400 square meters of ground area, yet architects used multiple floors strategically to create spacious homes despite this constraint. This strict rule was unusual for a wealthy neighborhood and shaped the compact yet uncluttered appearance of the entire district.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1916

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

GPS coordinates: 57.69583,11.98087

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55