Elsi Borg

(1893–1958) finländsk arkitekt

Elsi Borg (Finland, 1893–1958) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Elsi Borg belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Elsi Borg was born in Nastola and died in Helsinki. Elsi Borg trained at Helsinki University of Technology. Elsi Borg studied under Gustaf Nyström. Elsi Borg worked in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, and Vyborg. The awards include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class, Memorial medal of the Winter War, and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

One of the best-known works is ‘Taulumäki Church’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Elsi Borg. The dated buildings span the years 1917–1928. The buildings are in Helsingfors and Jyväskylä.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Elsa Arokallio, László Hudec, Kay Fisker, Hans Scharoun, and Hans Scharoun.

• Barnets borg
• Taulumäki kyrka