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Sven Markelius

Sven Markelius (1889–1972) was a Swedish architect, urban planner and designer.

Also recorded as Sven Gottfrid Markelius; Sven Jonsson; Sven Gottfried Markelius.

Sven Markelius in brief

Born
1889
Died
1972
Known for
architect, urban planner and designer
Place of birth
Stockholm
Contents

Overview

Born at Stockholm in 1889, died at Danderyd in 1972.

In detail

Sven Markelius studied at KTH School of Architecture. Niels Rohweder is recorded as having studied under Sven Markelius. the recorded working language is Swedish.

The authority associates the name with functionalism.

Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Hötorget buildings and Sverigehuset.

Work by Sven Markelius is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Nationalmuseum, Museum of Modern Art, Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Gold Medal, Prince Eugen Medal, Abercrombie Prize and Royal Order of the Polar Star.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Sven Markelius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q526888: Sven Markelius

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