Uggleviksreservoaren, Water tower in Lilljansskogen forest, Stockholm, Sweden.
Description
Uggleviksreservoaren is a water storage facility in the Lilljansskogen forest near Stockholm, held up by 64 concrete columns. The structure contains a large rectangular tank that supplies water to the surrounding areas.
History
This water tower was designed in 1935 by architect Paul Hedqvist as part of Stockholm's infrastructure expansion during the 1930s. The structure reflects the city's need to support its growing population with modern water systems.
Culture
The reservoir represents the industrial architecture of Stockholm during the 1930s, marking a period of municipal infrastructure development.
Practical
The structure sits in a forested area that is easily accessible by foot, with parking and walking paths nearby. Getting there from the city center takes about ten minutes on foot from the nearby KTH area.
Did you know?
A lantern sits atop the tank and is visible from several distant points across the city, making it recognizable from afar. At night this light creates a distinctive marker in the Stockholm skyline that helps orient people in the area.
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