House of Culture (Swedish: Kulturhuset) is a

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situated to the south of

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in central

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. The House of Culture has been described as a symbol for Stockholm as well as of the growth of

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in Sweden.

Overview

In 1965 the city's government announced an architectural competition won by modernist architect

Peter Celsing Peter Elof Herman Torsten Folke von Celsing (29 January 1920 – 16 March 1974) was a Swedish modernist architect. Early life and education Peter Elof Herman Torsten Folke von Celsing was born on 29 January 1920 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son ...

(1920–1974). Kulturhuset is from most angles dominated by its concrete and glass façade structure, with the adjacent theatre building having a façade of stainless steel. The original intention had been for the museum of modern art

Moderna Museet Moderna Museet is a state museum for modern and contemporary art located on the island of Skeppsholmen in central Stockholm, opened in 1958. In 2009, the museum opened Moderna Museet Malmö in Malmö. History The museum opened in Stockh ...

, to occupy large parts of the building, but the museum dropped out of the project in 1969. The first stage of the center was opened in 1971 (the western part, including the theatre). It was the temporary seat of the

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, the Swedish Parliament, until 1983, while the

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was remodelled for a

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legislature, which had been introduced in Sweden 1971. Kulturhuset hosts many initiatives every year, with dozens of contemporary cultural events, including photo exhibitions, stories for children, concerts, literary discussions, films, debates. It functions during daytime and nighttime. The building comprises restaurants, exhibition rooms, conference rooms, concert rooms, cinema and a library.

Stockholm City Theatre Stockholm City Theatre () is a live performance theatre located in Stockholm, Sweden. The theatre is situated near the Sergel fountain and the Stockholm City roundabout. Location It is located in one of Stockholm's most popular public buildi ...

(''Stockholms Stadsteater'') has since 1990 been placed in the center. In 2013, Kulturhuset in Stockholm and the Stockholm City Theatre merged to form Kulturhuset Stadsteatern. ''TioTretton'' was created by the Swedish architect and scenographer Ricardo Ortiz in collaboration with former library manager of the Kulturhuset Katti Hoflin. ''TioTretton'' is a sanctuary where the children are completely on their own terms. Therefore,

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must stay at an adult border.

References

External links

Kulturhuset – The House of Culture
{{DEFAULTSORT:House of Culture Buildings and structures completed in 1974 Buildings and structures in Stockholm Cultural centers in Europe Culture in Stockholm 1974 establishments in Sweden Office buildings in Sweden