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Sven Markelius

Swedish architect (1889-1972) · Sweden · Architects · Died at 82

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Sven Gottfrid Markelius was a Swedish modernist architect. Markelius played an important role in the post-war urban planning of Stockholm, for example in the creation of the model suburbs of Vällingby (1950s) and Farsta (1960s).

A life in dates

1972Died24 February 19721962Royal Gold MedalAward1961Abercrombie PrizeAwardPrince Eugen MedalAward1939Royal Order of the Polar StarAward1889Born25 October 1889

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Sven Markelius, 1954, over a model of NorrmalmSven Markelius, 1954, over a model of NorrmalmThe United Nations Economic and Social Council, New York CityThe United Nations Economic and Social Council, New York City

Awards

Royal Gold Medal1962
Prince Eugen Medal1961
Abercrombie Prize1961
Royal Order of the Polar Star1939

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About this person

Country
Sweden
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1972 · aged 82

Architects from Sweden 6

Bengt Ekerot50.3Ragnar Östberg49.8Kenneth Gärdestad50.5William Chambers49.6Gert Wingårdh51.0Ralph Erskine49.0

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