Art and function don’t always go hand in hand, and when they do, people will often insist on what they consider better and more practical solutions. The ‘Svampen,’ or “Mushroom” is no different. Despite this, it is a beloved landmark to most in the city. The ‘Svampen’ is a concrete rain cover designed by Holger Blom in 1937. It was originally constructed as a rain cover and designed to house a small kiosk that was built around the central pole. This made sense at the time, as it was located…
