I have in my past posts spoken about the famous Swedish architect Fredrinand Boberg, who designed many iconic buildings for modern industry in and around Stockholm.

One of his most famous works was the two brick gas holders in the Värtahamnen gasworks in the north eastern part of the city.

Here is an original drawing from what I can find was when the design was proposed.

I just absolutely love this kind of design, I love how the use the bricks not only for strength, but for art as well.

Look at the top row of windows, every window is arched!

Look at the very top of the brick structure, there is a complex pattern of white and dark bricks making it look like a crown!

The circular thing above the door is a dial to show how full the gas holder is.

I just absolutely love it!

The area is being redeveloped, and both brick gas holders are being preserved, one will be turned into a hotel (I live just 30 km from it, but I will absolutely stay there at some point), the other is being turned into a performance art scene, with the Stockholm Opera being one of the first tenants.

I will post more Boberg goodness over time!

This illustration is in the public domain.