Usko Nyström

(1861–1925) finländsk konstnär

Usko Nyström (Finland, 1861–1925) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Usko Nyström belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Usko Nyström was born in Virrat and died in Kotka. Usko Nyström trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Helsinki University of Technology. The students included Alvar Aalto.

One of the best-known works is ‘Imatran Valtionhotelli’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Usko Nyström. The dated buildings span the years 1510–1903. The buildings are in Imatra and Hämeenlinna. According to Wikidata, buildings by Usko Nyström belong to the ‘Art Nouveau’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Georg Schreck, Karl August Wrede, Magnus Schjerfbeck, August Krook, and Jakob Gartner.

• Imatra Statshotell
• Lampis kyrka