Erik Bryggman

1891–1955 (age 64)

Architect

Biography

Erik Bryggman (1891–1955) shaped Finnish modern architecture with designs that blended innovation and respect for local landscapes.

His buildings remain admired, and he is interred at Turku Cemetery.

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