Einar Sveinsson (16 November 1906 – 12 March 1973) was an Icelandic architect. He was the City Architect of Reykjavík between 1934 and 1973, and widely considered to have played a key role in shaping the appearance of Reykjavík in the mid-20th century. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Einar was the first Icelander to study architecture in Germany, doing so at the Technische Universität Darmstadt between 1927 and 1932. ^[4] He completed his degree in 1932. ^[4] Einar was influenced by the Bauhaus style and introduced functionalist architecture to Iceland. ^{[5] [4]}

Some of his notable works include Laugarnesskóli, Melaskóli, Langholtsskóli, Heilsuverndarstöð Reykjavíkur, Borgarspítalinn, Vogaskóli, Laugardalslaug, and the bus terminal at Snorrabraut 56, which he co-designed with Ágúst Pálsson. ^{[6] [2] [1]} Melaskóli was considered so exquisite in its early years that foreign dignitaries were often brought to the building for meetings. ^{[1] [2]} He is widely considered to excel at crafting interiors. ^{[1] [7]}

At the time, he was criticized for the cost of many of his buildings. His buildings have, however, lasted long without renovation and thus proved quite cost-effective in the long-term. ^[1]

• Ármannsson, Pétur H.; Sveinsson, Einar (1995). Einar Sveinsson arkitekt og húsameistari Reykjavíkur. Reykjavík Municipal Art Museum. ISBN  9789979874065.

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