Sankt Erikspalatset, Residential tower in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sankt Erikspalatset is a prominent residential tower on Sankt Eriksgatan 63 with a reddish facade marked by horizontal bands and limestone details. The building rises approximately 58 meters and displays a distinctive two-part structure that shapes the neighborhood of Kungsholmen.
The building held the position of Sweden's tallest structure from 1909 to 1924, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's architectural development. This period brought significant changes to how the Stockholm skyline was perceived and experienced.
The Stockholm City Museum classified the building with blue status, recognizing its exceptional architectural value and contribution to the city's heritage.
The building is easily visible from the street and can be viewed from multiple angles in the surrounding area. Its location in central Kungsholmen makes it a useful landmark when exploring the neighborhood.
The architects solved the strict 22-meter height limit with a clever trick: they designed two separate buildings stacked on the same foundation. This allowed them to create two independent structures that together reached much higher than the original restriction permitted.
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