Medborgarhuset, Public building in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.
Medborgarhuset is a public building in Södermalm, Stockholm, housing multiple facilities spread across several floors. Inside you will find municipal services, meeting rooms, and recreational spaces for the community.
Stockholm's city council held an architectural competition in 1930 for a civic hall on Södermalm; Martin Westerberg won with a Neoclassical Functionalist design, and the building was constructed 1936–1939 and inaugurated on 2 December 1939. The Forsgrenska fund, named after merchant Carl Robert Forsgrén, contributed money. A time capsule from 11 June 1938 was found during the 2020 renovation.
The building serves as a neighborhood meeting point where residents gather for classes, exhibitions, and local events throughout the year. Different community groups use the spaces for daily socializing and shared activities.
The building gets quite busy during peak times, especially when classes or events are running. It is easy to reach by public transit and has good pedestrian access from the street level.
The bath inside, Forsgrénska badet, had two pools when it opened: a 33-metre pool 4.5 metres deep and a shallow 12-metre pool. A renovation finished in 2020 replaced them with a 25-metre pool and two teaching pools with adjustable floors. In 1994 it recorded over 200,000 visits.
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