Sven Markelius (1889–1972), was one of the most important modernist Swedish architects. He got his breakthrough with the strict functionalist (international style) Helsingborg Concert Hall (1932). Markelius played an important role in the post-war urban planning of Stockholm, for example in the creation of the model suburb of Vällingby (1950´s). This article focuses on the cultural movement labeled modernism or the modern movement. See also: Modernism (Roman Catholicism) or Modernist Christianity; Modernismo for specific art movement(s) in Spain and Catalonia. ... An architect is a person licensed in the art of planning, designing and overseeing the construction of buildings, or more generally, the designer of a scheme or plan. ... The article is about functionalism in sociology; for other uses, see functionalism. ... International style can refer to International style in ballroom dancing - see ballroom dance; International style in architecture - see international style. ... Helsingborg in Sweden Helsingborg is located in the southernmost part of Sweden and has a population of 115,000. ... Vällingby is a suburbian district in West Stockholm, Sweden. ...