Sven Markelius
Swedish architect (1889–1972)
Sven Markelius was born on October 25, 1889 in Maria Magdalena parish and died on February 24, 1972 in Danderyd, aged 82. Recorded occupations: architect, urban planner and designer. Country of citizenship: Sweden. Associated movement: functionalism. Notable works include “Hötorget buildings” and “Sverigehuset”. Educated at KTH School of Architecture. Honours include Royal Gold Medal, Prince Eugen Medal, Abercrombie Prize and Royal Order of the Polar Star. Member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.
- Born
- October 25, 1889 · Maria Magdalena parish
- Died
- February 24, 1972 · Danderyd
- Age at death
- 82
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Occupations
- architect, urban planner, designer
- Movements
- functionalism
- Notable works
- Hötorget buildings, Sverigehuset
- Education
- KTH School of Architecture
- Honours
- Royal Gold Medal, Prince Eugen Medal, Abercrombie Prize, Royal Order of the Polar Star
- Wikipedia editions
- 15 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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