"Återuppbyggnaden av ett sekelskifteshus" is a book about the restoration of a severely fire-damaged property in Södermalm, Stockholm. The book describes how the building was largely dismantled and then rebuilt in its original design.
The book offers insight into how a turn-of-the-century house can be rebuilt in today's society, focusing on materials, design, and methods. Readers follow the project step by step, from roofs, walls, and floors to joinery, doors, radiators, kitchens, and bathrooms. The work was guided by one of Sweden's leading building conservators.
The book also tells the story of how a small housing cooperative’s struggle against a large insurance company and the construction industry evolved into a collaborative project. The author describes how the dedication and enthusiasm of the cooperative’s leaders inspired others, creating a unique construction project.
The author, a historian, political scientist, and economist with a passion for architecture and building preservation, expands on historical and preservation-related topics. This broadens the journey through the project to include the development of eastern Södermalm, turn-of-the-century Stockholm, and its architectural heritage.
Pages: 320
Publication Year: 2023
Language: Swedish
Author: Kristoffer Strandqvist
