{"id":1961,"date":"2025-09-15T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2026-08-31T10:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:18:44","slug":"stockholm-for-architecture-design-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/blog\/stockholm-for-architecture-design-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockholm for architecture &amp; design lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"People standing on a Stockholm street corner beneath a tall lamppost, with modernist office buildings behind\" class=\"wp-image-1965\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:624px;height:auto\" title=\"Olesia guiding our guests through Stureplan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olesia guiding our guests through Stureplan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if a city could also tell its story through its buildings, public spaces and shops? Last Friday, I joined our Architecture &amp; Design Tour in Stockholm to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of just passing by the main sights, we explored hidden details, design choices, and spaces that reveal the city\u2019s character in subtle ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sture Gallerian: blending history and modernity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our day started at <a href=\"https:\/\/sturegallerian.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sture Gallerian<\/a>, a central shopping mall. Walking through its corridors, it was easy to notice how older architectural elements coexist with modern updates. The bright, open layout makes it feel spacious, and the subtle details in the ceiling and flooring hint at the building\u2019s long history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-1024x593.jpeg\" alt=\"Collage of an ornate red-brick facade and a vaulted stone interior arcade\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7285318559556786;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-1024x593.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-767x444.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-20.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00d6stermalms Saluhall: more than a market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markets are usually all about food, but this one felt like a small cultural experience in itself. The high ceiling, tiled walls, and open stalls made it visually striking, while the variety of produce, pastries, and artisanal products reflected the local character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-1024x770.jpeg\" alt=\"Collage of Ostermalms Saluhall: the red-brick market hall exterior and stalls of produce, bread and seafood inside\" class=\"wp-image-1964\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3304904051172708;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-1024x770.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-21.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nordiska Galleriet: where classic meets contemporary design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our journey continued at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordiskagalleriet.se\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=D%20-%20SE%20-%20Search%20-%20Brand&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20655782639&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADHmHRxxQ5cnVomsY85fobWccgJ5c&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_fnFBhB0EiwAH_MfZmf9H1sN7OJrrnKL9_n9yoP0GfkYlxC4JkOI9_tCPZHmC6XrWp9wuRoCAEAQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordiska Galleriet<\/a>, which showcases both classic and contemporary Swedish and European design. As I walked around the shop, I noticed how the layout allows visitors to view each piece without feeling overwhelmed. The furniture, lighting and home accessories coexist with a simplicity that seems intentional rather than staged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-1024x589.jpeg\" alt=\"Collage of design-shop interiors with a striped armchair, chandeliers, a chequered floor and a pale sofa\" class=\"wp-image-1962\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7381615598885793;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-1024x589.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-767x441.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Svenskt Tenn: details that speak volumes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the spots that impressed me most was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.svenskttenn.com\/se\/sv\/sortiment\/gavor\/gavor-i-tenn\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20484923647&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADlYO8E6HyUuU-jbzZlf0pgnvaz0_&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_fnFBhB0EiwAH_MfZpZHzo61LHF-HEGK7ejkl30yoxGvE1X0ElWY2QVKfAZ21Br0gtUeGRoCbDIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Svenskt Tenn<\/a>. Every corner of the shop has been carefully curated: with vibrant prints, elegant furniture and small design objects combine to create a coherent story. It\u2019s a space where you can appreciate the thought behind each item and how design can shape an experience without saying a single word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-1024x654.jpeg\" alt=\"Collage of a design store interior with framed prints, shelves of books and colourful homeware\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5639097744360901;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-1024x654.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-768x490.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-18x11.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Berzelii Park: a quiet break in the heart of the city<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wrapped up the tour with a stroll through Berzelii Park, a calm green space tucked amid the bustling streets. The park offered a peaceful contrast to the galleries and shops we had visited, and it was the perfect spot to reflect on the day. It reminded me that design isn\u2019t only about buildings and interiors &#8211; it\u2019s also about how spaces make people feel and interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-1024x598.jpeg\" alt=\"Collage of a bronze statue among flowerbeds and a willow tree over a lawn in a city park\" class=\"wp-image-1967\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7142857142857142;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-1024x598.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24-768x448.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-24.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stockholm\u2019s architecture and design are more than just visual details. From the way a gallery ceiling is restored to the layout of a market, these spaces reveal how the city balances history, functionality, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Architecture &amp; Design Tour is a chance to see Stockholm from this perspective \u2014 structured, thoughtful, and full of subtle stories. If you\u2019d like to explore the city this way, <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/xperiencesthlm\/items\/497541\/calendar\/2025\/09\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book your Architecture &amp; Design Tour via our website<\/a>. We look forward to hosting you on our next one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Written by Laia Olivella de Barros<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olesia guiding our guests through Stureplan What if a city could also tell its story through its buildings, public spaces and shops? Last Friday, I joined our Architecture &amp; Design Tour in Stockholm to find out. 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