Matti Åkerblom

(1740–1819) finländsk arkitekt

Matti Åkerblom (1740–1819) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Matti Åkerblom belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Matti Åkerblom was born in Orivesi and died in Orivesi. Matti Åkerblom studied under Antti Piimänen. Matti Åkerblom worked in Tavastia and Turku.

The best-known works include ‘Pihlajavesi Wilderness Church’ and ‘Angelniemi church’. The catalogue has one building by Matti Åkerblom. The dated building is from 1793.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include James Craig, Jean-François Chalgrin, Juan de Villanueva, Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart, and Ignazio Hencke.