Heikki Castrén
Heikki Castrén | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1929 |
| Died | 24 January 1980 |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Education | Helsinki University of Technology |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Toronto City Hall, Makkaratalo |
Heikki Castrén (8 August 1929 – 24 January 1980) was a Finnish architect known for his work to public architecture in Helsinki and internationally. His father Viljo Castrén, a professor of hydraulic engineering at the Helsinki University of Technology.[1][2]
Early life and education
Heikki Castrén completed his secondary education from Töölö Secondary School in 1948 and graduated as an architect from the Helsinki University of Technology in 1956.[3]
Notable works
Castrén gained international recognition when he won the first prize in the 1958 Architectural design competition for Toronto City Hall, with Viljo Revell, Bengt Lundsten, and Seppo Valjus.[4]
Some of his notable works include:
- Makkaratalo (Helsinki city center)
- Oulunkylä Church
- Fortum Headquarters
- Seinäjoki railway station
- Espoo City Hall[5]
- Pohjola Insurance building
References
- ^ "Heikki Castrén – Architect". ArchInform. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Heikki Castrén's architectural projects". Arkkitehtuurimuseo. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Heikki Castrén Biography". Dezeen. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Toronto City Hall Official update". City of Toronto. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "City Hall - Updates". Suomi.fi. Retrieved 27 January 2025.