Ferdinand Meldahl

(1827–1908) dansk arkitekt

Ferdinand Meldahl (1827–1908) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Ferdinand Meldahl belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Ferdinand Meldahl was born in Frederiksberg and died in Copenhagen. Ferdinand Meldahl trained at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Ferdinand Meldahl became a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. The awards include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog. The students included Arnold Krog.

The best-known works include ‘Old Town Hall (Fredericia)’, ‘Alnarp Castle’, and ‘Alþingishúsið’. The catalogue has 4 buildings by Ferdinand Meldahl. The dated buildings span the years 1749–1883. The buildings are in Copenhagen Municipality, Reykjavík, and Lomma Municipality. They are in 3 countries. According to Wikidata, buildings by Ferdinand Meldahl belong to the styles ‘Baroque’ and ‘Renaissance’.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include William Burges, Carl Junker, Richard Morris Hunt, Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano, and John Pollard Seddon.

• Frederikskirken
• Alltingshuset
• Alnarps slott
• Kunsthal Charlottenborg