Book — 1.3.2021

Architect, Teacher and Designer of Buildings of Note

Text Kati Winterhalter

Biography compiled by two art historians tells the life and work of Finland’s arguably most influential 19^th century architect.

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Published in 3 – 2021 - Sacred Space

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