Rosenbad, Government building in Norrmalm district, Stockholm, Sweden
Rosenbad is a sandstone government building in Norrmalm that follows Art Nouveau design principles, positioned along Strömgatan with a direct view toward the Royal Palace across the water. The facade displays decorative stonework with curved lines and floral motifs characteristic of early 1900s architecture.
Ferdinand Boberg designed this building in 1900 as a restaurant that remained in operation until 1956. The Swedish government then took over the premises permanently for its administrative work, transforming them into the executive headquarters.
The building houses the Prime Minister's office and serves as the venue for official cabinet meetings and press briefings. Journalists and photographers regularly gather outside the entrance when major decisions are announced or when ministers arrive and leave.
Access is restricted to government staff and accredited journalists, though visitors can view the exterior facade from Strömgatan. Renovation work that began in 2018 has added security features and updated facilities for operations.
The name comes from an earlier bathhouse that once stood on the same site and shaped the waterfront area. The proximity to the Parliament building across the water represents the spatial separation between executive and legislative branches in the Swedish constitutional system.
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