Hans Asplund (1921-1994)

Hans Asplund was a Swedish architect and professor, the son of architect Gunnar Asplund. Today, he is probably best known for the civic centre in Eslöv and the extension of the department store Nordiska Kompaniet (1953-63) in Stockholm. Hans Asplund was also an author and debater, wrote the book "Farewell to Functionalism," and coined the term "New Brutalism."