Haggården, Former care institution in Hedemora Municipality, Sweden
Haggården was a large complex spread across multiple pavilions that housed residential areas, educational facilities, farming operations, and care departments in Hedemora. The site contained distinct zones for agriculture, including dairy and vegetable production, all arranged along the Damastvägen.
The site was established in 1915 as a relocation from Falun and operated as an institution for people with intellectual disabilities until 1997. Architect Nils Nordén designed the grounds in 1912, with individual pavilions being built out gradually until 1970.
The place held deep meaning for residents as a major local employer that shaped community life for generations. Its cluster of pavilions along Damastvägen functioned as a self-contained social world for both residents and staff.
The grounds were designed as a self-contained community with on-site farming including dairy and vegetable production to achieve food independence. Visitors should understand that the site is no longer operational as a functioning institution and the original activities are not available to experience.
The grounds were conceived by Nordén as an integrated planning model that brought together residential, educational, and agricultural work within a single coordinated design. This unified approach made it a remarkable example of early 20th century community planning.
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