Kungstornen, Twin towers in Norrmalm, Sweden.
Kungstornen are two office towers on Kungsgatan in central Stockholm, built in a neoclassical style with ornate facades and slightly different heights. They face each other across the street, forming a kind of gateway above one of the city's main commercial thoroughfares.
The north tower was completed in 1924, designed by Sven Wallander, and the south tower followed in 1925, designed by Ivar Callmander. Both were built during a period when Stockholm was actively reshaping its city center into a modern commercial district.
The towers stand on a stretch of Kungsgatan that has long been one of the liveliest commercial streets in central Stockholm. Their American-inspired silhouette gives the area a look unlike most other parts of the city.
The towers are best seen from street level on Kungsgatan, where stepping back toward the middle of the street gives a clear view of both at once. The surrounding area is easy to walk around, with plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
Because Kungsgatan follows a slight curve, the two towers were built with subtly different floor plans so they would appear symmetrical from the street. This small adjustment is almost invisible to passersby but shows how carefully each building was fitted into the urban layout.
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