Church Town of Gammelstad, Luleå
description: Built entirely around the church: Nederlulea Kyrka, it's footprint maintains a rectangular figure, two side rooms connect near the entrance to the right as well as another further back on the opposite side. Elevation spans roughly three stories tall. The main hall maintains a humble exterior while housing a grand entrance into it's main hall. White curved pillars adorn the windows creating a multi curved roof enhancing the acoustics of hall. Upon entering ahead lays a red carpet leading to the center stage with pews on either sides. Large paneled windows span the walls roughly a story and a half fully lighting the whole hall brightly. A slightly smaller individual window stands behind the stage brightly shining on those whole utilize the space. Little to no shadows are left in the hall at peak hours of the day. Side rooms maintain storage including instruments. These rooms have the capacity to provide potential living arrangements if necessary. Buildings surrounding Nederlulea Kyrka materials include a majority use of timber. Preservation efforts require constant maintenance and replacement. Nederlulea Kyrka utilizes stones, replaced or updated when necessary.
source: Image 1: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/762
date: Late 15th Century - Chruch is built
date: 17th Century - Natural land upheaval made the docks unstable and therefore unusable. Converting the town from a commerce driven town into a religious and social driven town. Renaming it "Luleå" or new town accordingly.
contributor: Alyson Schruefer
language: County of Norrbotten (Norrbottens län)