All Swedes have a relationship with their capital – but how did Stockholm become the city we know today? In this anthology, leading architectural historians chronicle the history of Stockholm’s construction, both in sweeping accounts and in detailed portraits of especially interesting buildings. It is a history that stretches over 800 years – from the Middle Ages to postmodernism – and offers clues as to how future construction can put its stamp on the capital.

Both well-known and lesser known buildings – the Royal Palace as well as terraced houses – are examined. The history of Stockholm serves as a mirror, reflecting the economic, political and cultural development of all of Sweden.

This is also a book about the people and ideas that have left an imprint on the city. Behind every detail, every road layout and every urban innovation are people who had ideas and people who chose to pursue them. We encounter many of those who created the Stockholm we know and love today.


Format Klotband Omfång 352 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Bokförlaget Stolpe Utgivningsdatum 2026-10-29 Medverkande Cathrine Mellander Backman Medverkande Mats Edström Medverkande Katrin Melander Backman Medverkande Ann-Katrin Pihl-Atmer Medverkande Peter Lundevall Medverkande Lars Ljungström Medverkande Christopher Landstedt Medverkande Charlie Gullström Medverkande Stephan Fickler Medverkande Jarl Kremeier Medverkande Magnus Olausson Medverkande Kerstin Barup Medverkande Johan Mårtelius Medverkande Frank Salmon Medverkande Martin Rörby Medverkande Frida Rosenberg Medverkande Martin Olin Medverkande Frank Salmon Medverkande Clare Barnes Medverkande Ruth Urbom Medverkande Patric Leo ISBN 9789190022054