Reg.Nr. 92/S/002

Restoration of old ironworks, Åkers Styckebruk

Åkers Styckebruk is one of the oldest ironwoks in the province of Södermanland, dating back to the 16th century. A small community grew up around the factory, which was self-supported. Åkers Styckebruk Ltd restored the industrial buildings, the workmen´s dwellings as well as the ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of old ironworks, Åkers Styckebruk
Entr. year: 1992
Result:Diploma
Country: Sweden
Town: Åkers Styckebruk, Södermanlands Län
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Industrial village
Actual use:Not specified. At the time of submission: Industrial village
Built: 16th-20th century
The Jury's citation: "For the preservation and restoration of an ensemble of buildings, representing the history of Swedish industrial society from the 16th to the 20th century"

Description:
Åkers Styckebruk is one of the oldest ironwoks in the province of Södermanland, dating back to the 16th century. A small community grew up around the factory, which was self-supported. Åkers Styckebruk Ltd restored the industrial buildings, the workmen´s dwellings as well as the stables and barns. Only traditional materials and methods were used by the restoration. Windows and doors were painted with traditional linseed oil and the facades were mended with lime mortar.