Stadsbiblioteket – one of Stockholm’s most notable Swedish Grace buildings
A library building in Stockholm designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund. Designed in the form of a rotunda with classical elements and abstract geometrical forms typical for the Art Deco style. The building is one of Asplund’s most important works and a recognizable landmark in the city of Stockholm. It also represents an example of the Nordic Classical movement, known as Nordic Classicism, that swept across the Scandinavian countries in the early of 19th century.
The entrance, located on the right wing, is accentuated by expansive windows that impart a profound sense of monumentality. The décor features forms and patterns inspired by ancient classical styles, lending timeless elegance to the space.View over the park Observatorielunden outside the library building, with large and geometrically framed window similar to the ones found at the entrance. Swedish Grace interior design.Wall decoration with reliefs displaying ancient theme, the colour is dark liquorice black and accented by lamps adding light to the dark background of the walls.Same entrance and wall decor on the opposite side.These colours of black liquorice, beige/sand and grey/greenish are typical in Swedish Grace architecture, in fact found also on many other typical buildings of Nordic Classicism. Same thematical colour scale is often also found in design objects from the Swedish Grace style period. Beige stairways accentuated by black, so elegant! Stairway rack and gate decor in cast iron also in black.Feeling of space and light atmosphere, in spite of the dark walls and framing of the main entrance hall. Art Deco typical patterns create a wonderful lining and framing the view.Look up! The library building is monumental with its height, forms and shaping accentuated by contrasting colours of sand and black, yet in great harmony and creating a peaceful atmosphere for the library environment.
