Armas Lindgren

(1874–1929) finländsk arkitekt och professor

Armas Lindgren (Finland, 1874–1929) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Armas Lindgren belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Armas Lindgren was born in Hämeenlinna and died in Copenhagen. Armas Lindgren trained at Helsinki University of Technology. Armas Lindgren worked in Helsinki and Hämeenlinna. Armas Lindgren was awarded Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland. The students included Alvar Aalto.

One of the best-known works is ‘National Museum of Finland’. The catalogue has 4 buildings by Armas Lindgren. The dated buildings span the years 1902–1916. The buildings are in Helsingfors, Kirkkonummi, and Vyborgsky District. They are in 2 countries. According to Wikidata, buildings by Armas Lindgren belong to the ‘Art Nouveau’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Magnus Enckell, Dora Wahlroos, Dominique Lang, Henrika Šantel, and Francis Dodd.

• Finlands nationalmuseum
• Hvitträsk
• Nya studenthuset
• Suur-Merijoki gård