Osvald Almqvist
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| Intro | Architect | |
| Places | Sweden | |
| was | Architect | |
| Work field | Engineering | |
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| Birth | 2 October 1884 | |
| Death | 6 April 1950 (aged 65 years) |
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Osvald Almqvist (1884–1950) was a Swedish architect, who was one of the pioneers of functionalism in Swedish architecture. His designs include those for hydro-electric power stations at Forshuvudfors (1917–21), Hammarfors (1925-28) and Krångfors (1925–28). Between 1939 and 1938, Almqvist was in charge of the Stockholm Parks Department.