Tradition Meets Sustainability

Since Daniel Öberg founded MälarFasad in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a prominent player in the restoration and maintenance of cultural heritage properties. Driven by a passion to preserve these historical buildings, MälarFasad has, to date, restored 27 churches and 5 castles. Their work is distinguished by a deep respect for the buildings' histories and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Though MälarFasad’s journey may be relatively recent, founder Daniel Öberg brings over three decades of industry experience as a mason, beginning his career in 1992. It was after a successful project at Tullgarn Castle in 2010 that Daniel truly stepped into the cultural property sector.

“After the Tullgarn Castle renovation, things really took off with cultural projects. It’s all about getting a foot in the industry, gathering references, and building a good reputation,” says Daniel Öberg.

This strong reputation enabled Daniel to take on more projects, eventually leading him to establish his own company focused on heritage properties. In their efforts to preserve and restore these properties, MälarFasad places great emphasis on sustainability, with reuse being central to their approach. For instance, in several projects, they reuse old bricks, which not only preserves the buildings' original character but also reduces environmental impact. Additionally, they restore old windows with meticulous care.

“To work on heritage buildings, you need substantial expertise. It requires craftsmen to have respect for the work they do and an understanding that some projects take more time,” Daniel explains.

Before-and-after photos of the Tunafors factories, where MälarFasad has renovated the facade:

Edsberg Castle

The project at Edsberg Castle in Sollentuna exemplifies how patience and precision can yield remarkable results. In this extensive restoration, all roof tiles were removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. All facades were plastered and painted with lime paint—a traditional technique that not only maintains the building’s historical appearance but is also gentle on the environment. Every window was carefully restored, with a focus on reuse and sustainable materials.

“I’m proud that we’re preserving cultural properties and even rescuing some buildings on the verge of collapse. Through a framework agreement with the city of Västerås, we’ve saved five buildings at Gäddeholm Estate. These buildings were in such poor condition that collapse was a real risk, but now the roofs are replaced, and the buildings are restored. It feels good to give back to the community with projects like these,” shares Daniel Öberg.

MälarFasad’s work, which combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern sustainability agenda, demonstrates how historic buildings can be preserved responsibly. With more projects on the horizon, MälarFasad continues to contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage properties in a thoughtful and sustainable way.