Parkaden, Stockholm, Parking structure in Stockholm, Sweden

Parkaden is a concrete parking garage at the corner of Regeringsgatan and Mäster Samuelsgatan in the Hästskon block, built 1962-1965 to designs by architect Hans Asplund. Seven sloping decks rise above ground, with an express spiral ramp at the northwest short side; entry and exit run from Regeringsgatan and Malmskillnadsgatan. The facade elements carry a pierced pattern of floor numbers, upright and mirrored so they read from inside and outside.

Parkaden was built between 1962 and 1965 on the site of the Tre Remmare wine cellar and restaurant, which had stood at Regeringsgatan 47 for nearly 300 years. The builder was AB Hamngatsgaraget, a company jointly owned by NK, SIAB and SEB, and the architect was Hans Asplund. NK and SEB needed the spaces for their new buildings along Regeringsgatan and at Sergels torg. It is the last surviving above-ground parking garage in central Stockholm.

The building displays Swedish Brutalist architecture through its raw concrete surfaces and functional design that mirrors mid-century construction methods. Its bold appearance and minimal aesthetic shape the character of the surrounding commercial district.

The building sits centrally and is easily accessible for drivers, with ample space and modern charging options for environmentally friendly vehicles. Visitors should note that each floor is marked with visual patterns to help with orientation and navigation.

The concrete facade is not merely decorative but actually helps drivers find their vehicles, as each level has a different pattern. This functional design shows how Swedish architecture merges beauty with practical purpose.