Rotundan, Public building at Norra Bantorget, Stockholm, Sweden
Rotundan was a functionalist building with a circular design and rectangular extension, supported by pillars that created a floating appearance at street level. It functioned as a transportation hub with bus platforms and tram stops that served northbound connections.
Architect Holger Blom designed this functionalist structure, which opened on 20 September 1938 and served as a central bus terminal. Its operations were transferred to the City Terminal in 1989, marking the end of its transportation role.
The building housed a self-service restaurant on its upper floor, introducing a new way to dine where customers could take their meals to the terrace. This approach made it a social meeting place for people between journeys.
The location was easily accessible with direct bus platforms and tram connections at a central city point. The open structure with supporting pillars allowed clear orientation and quick movement between different transportation modes.
Despite protests from Stockholm City Museum highlighting its architectural value, the building was demolished in February 2006. The demolition made way for 55 apartments to be built on this central site.
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