House Laurinska, Apartment building in Stockholm, Sweden.
House Laurinska is an apartment building in Stockholm designed in the late 1800s with architectural features typical of that era. Located in the Södermalm district, it remains an active residential property with direct access to the nearby Mariatorget square.
The building was designed by Valfrid Karlson in Dutch Renaissance style with red brick facades and a corner tower. Its shell was finished in 1891, but it was fully completed in 1892. Illustrerad Tidning praised the private palace that year for its honest, simple materials and harmonious composition. It contained over 120 rooms, mainly in four- to six-room apartments.
The house takes its name from Carl Gustaf Laurin, an art historian and educator who moved in in 1892 and lived there until his death. His corner-tower flat overlooking Riddarfjärden became a gathering place for Stockholm's cultural elite; neighbours Hanna and Georg Pauli hosted the painting Vänner, with Ellen Key at its centre, in their flat here.
The building is located in the Södermalm district and is best reached on foot or by public transport. Access from the street is straightforward, and nearby you will find cafes, shops, and restaurants to explore.
The building is blue-listed by the Stockholm City Museum, meaning its cultural-historical value is judged to meet the requirements for listed-building status. The name comes from Carl Gustaf Laurin, who moved in in 1892 and lived there until his death.
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