Sjuvillorna, Residential building complex in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
Sjuvillorna is a residential complex of six villas along Ringvägen street in Saltsjöbaden, each featuring intricate wooden decorations and complex roof structures that define the architecture of the area. The buildings share a unified design language while maintaining individual architectural character throughout the ensemble.
The complex was built in 1897 under architect Erik Lundroth's direction, commissioned by director Reinhold Hörnell to attract wealthy Stockholm families to the area. Two of the original seven buildings, numbered 2 and 3, received protected status in 1979 and remain individually listed monuments.
The residences reflect late 19th-century Swedish architectural style, featuring elaborate wooden details and distinctive window arrangements that reveal local design preferences from that era. These elements create a cohesive visual character along the street that speaks to the tastes of wealthy families of the time.
The villas are private residences and can be viewed from the outside, though interiors are not open to the public for visits. The best vantage point for viewing the buildings is from Ringvägen street, where the full layout of the complex is visible.
The ensemble originally consisted of seven buildings, but two were removed or significantly altered over time, leaving six intact today. The remaining structures preserve their original interior layouts and carpentry details, including decorative wooden carvings that are rarely maintained to this degree.
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