Eliel Saarinen

Eliel Saarinen
Eliel Saarinen in early 1900s
Born
Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen

August 20, 1873
DiedJuly 1, 1950(1950-07-01) (aged 76)
NationalityFinnish
OccupationArchitect
SpouseLoja Saarinen
Children
AwardsAIA Gold Medal
Buildings
Projects
  • Finnish pavilion at the World Fair of 1900
Design

Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (/ˈsɑːrɪnən/, Finnish: [ˈelie̯l ˈsɑːrinen]; August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was a Finnish and American architect known for his work with Art Nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century. He was also the father of famed architect Eero Saarinen.[1][2]

  1. ^ Wäre, Ritva (August 14, 2015). "Saarinen, Eliel (1873–1950)". Kansallisbiografia. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Eliel Saarinen". Museum of Finnish Architecture. Retrieved June 24, 2020.