Gothenburg City Hall, Municipal government building in Gustaf Adolf's Square, Sweden
Gothenburg City Hall is an administrative building on Gustaf Adolf's Square consisting of two connected sections: a stone structure from the 17th century and a 1936 modern extension with a glass facade. The older part displays classical architecture, while the newer section features functionalist lines and large windows that open the building to the surrounding square.
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder designed the original stone building in 1670, reflecting the city's medieval town hall tradition. About 260 years later, architect Gunnar Asplund added a functionalist extension completed in 1936, giving the structure a contemporary face.
The site has shaped the character of Gustaf Adolf's Square for centuries and shows how the city's architectural vision evolved across eras. The plaza itself is a daily gathering point where people pass through and experience the contrast between different building styles side by side.
The square in front of the building is easily reached on foot and several bus stops are located nearby. The area is centrally positioned, making it simple to access other important parts of the city center from this point.
Inside the building are hand-tufted rugs from Kasthall, including two original designs that Gunnar Asplund created specifically for this location. These rugs are among the lesser-noticed details visitors often overlook, yet they add a warm, handcrafted character to the modern side of the structure.
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