Sweden's entry is the Parkaden parking garage in Stockholm, designed by Hans Asplund. A rare example of Brutalist infrastructure elevated to architecture, its raw concrete spirals and horizontal banding turn a utilitarian programme into a sculptural landmark in the city centre.
The Vandelay collection
Architecture in Sweden
Look at an everyday building afresh through Parkaden in Stockholm. Hans Asplund’s concrete parking garage brings modernist and brutalist architecture to a practical urban structure—the focus of this small collection.
1 building1 city in this collection
- Architects
- Hans Asplund
- Styles
- Brutalist, Modernist
The wider context
Architecture in focus
Before you explore
- What does this Sweden guide cover?
- Vandelay currently documents 1 building across 1 city in Sweden. This is a selected collection, not a complete inventory of the country’s architecture. City and style counts refer to this collection.
- Can I use these guides without the app?
- Yes. The website offers city guides, selected buildings, photographs and architectural context. The app adds a map, nearby discovery and AR with live distances to documented buildings.
- Can I visit the buildings shown here?
- Inclusion in the collection does not mean a building is open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for current access, opening hours and booking requirements before planning a visit.
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