Eliel Saarinen Architect

Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈeliel ˈsɑːrinen]; August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was a Finnish architect known for his work with art deco buildings in the early years of the 20th century. He was the father of Eero Saarinen.

Personal facts

Eliel Saarinen
Birth dateAugust 20, 1873
Birth place
Finland , Grand Duchy of Finland , Rantasalmi , Russian Empire
Nationality
Finns
Date of deathJuly 01, 1950
Place of death
Bloomfield Hills Michigan , United States

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Architect

Awards
AIA Gold Medal
Significant building
Helsinki Central railway station
Vyborg railway station
National Museum of Finland
Kleinhans Music Hall
Hvitträsk

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