YK-huset

Located at 59°20'51"N and 18°5'51"E, YK-huset features seven apartments per floor across eight stories, with unit sizes ranging from 19 to 83 square meters.

Built in 1939, architects Albin Stark and Hillevi Svedberg designed YK-huset as part of a larger social housing initiative during Sweden's progressive residential development period.

The building represented a new approach to Swedish urban living, specifically designed for academic couples with children, including the notable residents Alva and Gunnar Myrdal.

Each floor contains dedicated cleaning staff apartments, while the ground level houses a central kitchen and restaurant that delivers meals to residents via a specialized elevator.

The building incorporates specialized amenities including a gymnasium, communal diaper-changing facilities, and a terrace-connected room designated for childcare activities.

Location: Stockholm

GPS coordinates: 59.34750,18.09750

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30