Concrete is naturally grey, but does that entail or guarantee any trace of Béton Brut? One of the two building constellations pictured above is most definitely not. What about proportion and scale? The public’s expert opinion seems to be that the thing that matters is that they (everything and anything built) should resemble/mimic the surrounding… Continue reading Béton Brut, It’s Not
Category: Architecture
Danvikstull
Gång- och cykelbana avstängd Hänvisning för omledning finns 170m bakåt Pedestrian and bicycle path closed Reference for diversion is 170m back
Rock Hard
There used to be a very large concrete building at this site. When it was demolished a very large rock was unveiled. It had been hidden inside the structure and facade the whole time. I’m curious to know if it will be incorporated into the new buildings or demolished. Tegelviksgatan
D’où Je Viens XXXIII
This is were I live.
Recladding
A reclad house, it is one out of two located near my living quarters. The chosen materials and finishes made me wonder how it originally looked. The replacement of: facades, doorways, balconies, railings and windows for “non-maintenance” ones are almost always aesthetic catastrophes.
Future View
This (new) south side address should make for a rather splendid view.
It’s Just Wrong II
No comment. In the series…
D’où Je Viens XXVIII
Fig 1. Fig 2. Fig 3. Fig 4. Fig 5. Citizens’ square and the citizens house. Very close to Gotbacksbacken. Same place. Fancy address. Did not look super confident with the stroller and attached husband/companion. Close, but not the same place. Sweden’s most famous actress is buried here and the very same tag can be… Continue reading D’où Je Viens XXVIII
Cu29 Door
A copper door.
Stockholm One?
The buildings being constructed in my city right now? Where the he** are the planners, architects, social workers, psychiatrist and artists? Ref. The City. This is work in progress… Sthlm 01/Stockholm One? Surely it is the most catastrophic building in Stockholm to date? This is the reason why I’m spending time with this particular building.… Continue reading Stockholm One?