White Arkitekter Completes Renovation of Gothenburg's Historic Feskekôrka Fish Market
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Jon Astbury
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Swedish architecture firm White Arkitekter has completed a major renovation of Feskekôrka, a historic 150-year-old seafood market in Gothenburg known as the 'fish church' due to its neo-Gothic architectural style. The project focused on restoring and celebrating the building's original timber-framed structure while updating the 1,120-square-meter market hall for modern use. The renovation preserves the building's cultural heritage while ensuring its continued functionality as a seafood market.
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Named Feskekörka, which translates as fish church as a reference to its grand neo-Gothic style, the 1,120-square-metre market hall required updating after adaptations throughout its 150-year history.
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