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Folkets Hus, which was inaugurated in 1960, was built to house numerous activities in an exciting architectural environment. The Congress Hall forms the heart of the building and can seat up to 1,400 people. Circling the Congress Hall are another 17 conference rooms of varying sizes, exhibition spaces and restaurants. Folkets Hus is also home to Dansens Hus, the primary dance scene in Stockholm, and the nightclub le bon Palais.
A building full of history
Both Folkets Hus and Norra Latin have been listed buildings because of their architectural value. The present Folkets Hus was designed by the architect Sven Markelius and constructed in three phases during the 1950s. The building was inaugurated in June 1960. The former Folkets Hus was constructed on the same site and inaugurated in 1901.
Artworks at Folkets Hus
Folkets Hus' large art collection comprises modern murals, statues and portraits as well as pieces from the old Folkets Hus. Outside the entrance stands "the Docker" sculpted by the Belgian artist Constantin Meunier. The granite façade is adorned with a baldachin-styled entablature on which forged copper symbols for the theatre, the international work and the restaurant business are mounted.
In the middle of the building on the walls of the congress hall is a 500 square metres large Chamotte relief by Signe Persson-Melin and Anders Liljefors. On the opposite wall is "The Three Wheels" by Sven Ljungberg, which is a wall-mounted mosaic featuring the history of the labour movement. Artworks by Albin Amelin, Sven X:et Erixson and Bror Hjort are included in the collection and numerous sculptures, busts and reliefs embellish the building.
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FactsAddress: Barnhusgatan 12-14
Number of venues: 18-22
Largest venue: 1,362 pers
Smallest venue: 5 pers
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