Brita Snellman facts for kids

Brita Snellman (born May 1, 1901, died June 9, 1978) was a Swedish architect. She was also known as Brita Ribbing after she got married. In 1924, Brita made history. She became the first woman to finish her architecture studies as a regular student at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.

Becoming an Architect: Brita's Journey

Brita Snellman was very good at school. She especially excelled in drawing and mathematics. After finishing school in Djursholm, a district in Stockholm, her father noticed her talent. He was a bank manager and wanted to help her.

Learning from a Master

Her father arranged for her to meet Gunnar Asplund. He was a very famous architect. Asplund helped Brita learn more about architecture. This was a great start for her career!

Breaking Barriers at University

In 1920, Brita was accepted into the Royal Institute of Technology. At first, she was a "special student." This meant she had some limits on her studies. But the next year, the rules changed. Brita was then allowed to become a "regular student." This was a big deal for women at the time.

In 1924, Brita achieved something amazing. She was the very first woman to graduate in architecture under these new rules. This opened doors for many other women who wanted to study architecture.

Brita's Work and Family Life

After graduating, Brita started her career right away. In August 1924, she began working as an architect. Her first job was with Ragnar Hjorth, another architect.

Working with Her Husband

In 1925, Brita started working with architect Dag Ribbing. They soon fell in love and got married. Brita and Dag worked together on many projects. This showed how dedicated she was to her profession.

A Family of Architects

Brita continued her work even later in life. She also worked with her son, Lennart Ribbing. He became an architect too. This shows that Brita's passion for architecture ran in the family!