LM-staden, Residential district in Midsommarkransen, Stockholm, Sweden
LM-staden is a residential area in Midsommarkransen, Stockholm, with about 1,000 apartments in narrow blocks 8–10 metres wide, built 1938–1940. The functionalist "shoebox" houses were placed somewhat freely in the terrain after criticism of the straight lines at Abessinien in Hjorthagen. The layout follows a plan by Albert Lilienberg and Thure Bergentz, with buildings designed by Hakon Ahlberg, Sven Backström and Leif Reinius.
The area developed in the late 1930s after LM Ericsson relocated its operations from Tulegatan to the new Telefonplan facility. Builder Olle Engkvist constructed approximately 1000 residential units between 1938 and 1940.
The Stockholm City Museum designated LM-staden as a green-classified area, recognizing its exceptional historical, cultural, and architectural value.
The district is easy to explore on foot, with wide streets between the compact buildings that create an open feel. Visitors should come during daylight hours to see the neighborhood clearly and explore the different residential zones.
The district combines cooperative housing near the factory with rental properties at Enbacken and includes self-built houses in Västberga.
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