Ragnar Östberg

Ragnar Östberg was a leading Swedish architect whose national romantic style transitioned into Swedish Grace’s neoclassical monumentality. Best known for Stockholm City Hall (1911–1923)—with its red-brick tower, symmetrical facades, and Venetian-inspired grandeur—he fused folk craft, wood traditions, and classical orders. His work embodies Swedish Grace’s democratic elegance, prioritizing crafted detail and civic harmony.