Jac Ahrenberg

(1847–1914) finlandssvensk arkitekt, akvarellist och författare

Jac Ahrenberg (1847–1914) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Jac Ahrenberg belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Jac Ahrenberg was born in Vyborg and died in Helsinki. Jac Ahrenberg trained at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. Jac Ahrenberg worked in Turku, Oulu, Helsinki, and Vyborg. The awards include Ducat Prize, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

The best-known works include ‘Kajaani Church’ and ‘Hanko Church’. The works belong mainly to the genre historical novel. The catalogue has 5 buildings by Jac Ahrenberg. The dated buildings span the years 1879–1912. The buildings are in Helsingfors, Kajaani, Vyborg, and Kotka. They are in 2 countries. According to Wikidata, buildings by Jac Ahrenberg belong to the styles ‘Art Nouveau’, ‘Historicism’, and ‘Neoclassicism’.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas, Charles Follen McKim, Vladimir Nikolayev, Ferdinand Fellner, and Henry Janeway Hardenbergh.

• Alexandersteatern
• Helsingfors synagoga
• Kajana kyrka
• Posthuset
• Langinkoski kejserliga fiskestuga