Reg.Nr. S/X/1-1979

Fersen Palace, Stockholm

Fersen Palace built in 1630 was probably the first masonry building on the island of Skeppsholmen as Stockholm neighbourhood Blasieholmen was then called. The building has been restored and converted to a modern office building including a new extension of the historic townhouse ...
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Project details

Title:Fersen Palace, Stockholm
Entr. year: 1979
Result:Diploma
Country: Sweden
Town: Stockholm
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse, apartments, administration building
Actual use:Not specified - At time of submission the building was in use as a bank building (Headquarters of Svenska Handelsbanken)
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Kark Erik Hjalmarson - John Kandell, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the excellent restoration of Fersen Palace and its conversion for use as a bank"
GPS:59°19'51.5"N 18°4'28.2"E

Description:
Fersen Palace built in 1630 was probably the first masonry building on the island of Skeppsholmen as Stockholm neighbourhood Blasieholmen was then called. The building has been restored and converted to a modern office building including a new extension of the historic townhouse at Stallgatan. Complete restoration keeping stucco ceilings, plaster reliefs, panels, etc. and using the same methods as 200 years ago as well in the inside and outside.