Building Care for Apartments

Stellan Ridderstrand, Vicki Wenander.

Building preservation for apartments takes its starting point in the emergence of the modern city in the late 19th century and allows us to follow the development of the Swedish apartment decade by decade, up to the end of the 1980s. By highlighting how political forces have interacted with aesthetic ideals and building technical advancements, the book provides a unique insight into why our homes look the way they do. Everything from how residential areas have been shaped and facades have acquired their appearances, to the divisions of rooms, the colors of walls, and the specific profiles of floor moldings. In an accessible way, you gain knowledge about the rich history that lies behind perhaps worn floors or peeling wallpaper.

The second part of the book consists of a detailed chapter entirely dedicated to the practical aspects of renovation and apartment care. Here, concrete strategies are presented on how to approach and relate to issues concerning care and renovation, as well as practical tips on how to best proceed when faced with the need to restore or replace something.

Building preservation for apartments is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in caring for their apartment and its history.