For over 30 years, the annual ArkDes exhibition has brought together imaginative gingerbread houses created by both amateurs and professionals. Now it’s time again!
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The Gingerbread House 2025 exhibition has filled the air with the scent of spices, inspired visitors, and impressed with its intricate details. On the 15th of December it’s time to crown the winners of Gingerbread House 2025!
In autumn 2025, SVT makes a major investment in architecture and urban design with the series "How Sweden Was Built" (Så byggdes Sverige). From 30 October, you can explore the themes at ArkDes – see original objects from the series in Unboxing or join special themed tours.
Discover the past, present, and future of architecture and design.