Garnisonen in Stockholm: Future Heritage in Concrete

Annika Ekström Open House Stockholm 2025 · Future Heritage
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The Garnisonen, nestled in the heart of Östermalm, is a living testament to Sweden’s architectural development, innovative vision and cultural significance. Once a military base, its historic barrack buildings and bold 1970s architecture now house modern offices and public services with courtyards and artworks. Each building in Garnisonen is characterised by its own distinctive colour—blue, yellow, red or green—set against the raw concrete surfaces typical of the time. Visiting the rooftop terrace and seeing the concrete of Garnisonen from above, surrounded by the old buildings of the neighbourhood, gives such a sense of wonder and amazement; who would ever believe it looks like this from above? Future Heritage in a nutshell.