SWEDISH ARCHITECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Mjukband - 296 sidor - Engelska - 2026
300 kr
Leveranstid: 5-7 arbetsdagar inom Sverige, upp till 14 arbetsdagar till utlandet.
Swedish Architects in the USA explores the fascinating lives and works of 156 architects, born in Sweden before the year 1900, who shaped the American landscape. Drawing on years of research across the U.S. and Sweden, Göran Rygert presents detailed biographies, personal stories, and rarely seen photographs.
From their early years and family backgrounds to their travels, education, and notable projects, this book reveals not only architectural achievements but also the human stories behind them, including occasional surprises, amusing anecdotes, and rich historical context. A must-read for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, genealogists, and anyone curious about the Swedish influence on American architecture.
From their early years and family backgrounds to their travels, education, and notable projects, this book reveals not only architectural achievements but also the human stories behind them, including occasional surprises, amusing anecdotes, and rich historical context. A must-read for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, genealogists, and anyone curious about the Swedish influence on American architecture.
Om författaren
Göran Rygert is a Swedish architect, born in 1935 in Sweden. In 1961 he earned a Master of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. After 20 years with Skanska, Sweden, he started his own architect’s firm at Lidingö. In 1993 he moved to Atlanta, GA. Three year later he married Janet, whom he met at an international orchestra festival. He has two sons from a previous marriage: Patrik, civil engineer and Niklas, opera singer.
Swedish Architects in the USA explores the fascinating lives and works of 156 architects, born in Sweden before the year 1900, who shaped the American landscape. Drawing on years of research across the U.S. and Sweden, Göran Rygert presents detailed biographies, personal stories, and rarely seen photographs.
From their early years and family backgrounds to their travels, education, and notable projects, this book reveals not only architectural achievements but also the human stories behind them, including occasional surprises, amusing anecdotes, and rich historical context. A must-read for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, genealogists, and anyone curious about the Swedish influence on American architecture.
From their early years and family backgrounds to their travels, education, and notable projects, this book reveals not only architectural achievements but also the human stories behind them, including occasional surprises, amusing anecdotes, and rich historical context. A must-read for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, genealogists, and anyone curious about the Swedish influence on American architecture.
Om författaren
Göran Rygert is a Swedish architect, born in 1935 in Sweden. In 1961 he earned a Master of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. After 20 years with Skanska, Sweden, he started his own architect’s firm at Lidingö. In 1993 he moved to Atlanta, GA. Three year later he married Janet, whom he met at an international orchestra festival. He has two sons from a previous marriage: Patrik, civil engineer and Niklas, opera singer.