Gustaf Nyström

(1856–1917) finlandssvensk arkitekt och professor

Gustaf Nyström (Finland, 1856–1917) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Gustaf Nyström belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Gustaf Nyström was born in Helsinki and died in Helsinki. Gustaf Nyström trained at Helsinki University of Technology. The teachers included Frans Anatolius Sjöström and Heinrich von Ferstel. Gustaf Nyström worked in Helsinki. Gustaf Nyström was awarded Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class. The students included Gustaf Strengell, Selim A. Lindqvist, Wivi Lönn, and Elsi Borg.

One of the best-known works is ‘Old Market Hall’. The catalogue has 4 buildings by Gustaf Nyström. The dated buildings span the years 1873–1896. The buildings are in Helsingfors and Åbo. According to Wikidata, buildings by Gustaf Nyström belong to the ‘Historicism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Waldemar Aspelin, Josef Stenbäck, Brynolf Blomqvist, Louis Sullivan, and Louis Sullivan.

• Designmuseet
• Ständerhuset
• Gamla Saluhallen
• Åbo saluhall