Svante Magnus Schjerfbeck | |
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Born | |
Died | 8 May 1933 | (aged 72)
Alma mater | Polytechnical Institute of Finland |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Betty née Bergh |
Practice | Board of Public Building |
Magnus Schjerfbeck (24 July 1860 — 8 May 1933)[1] was a Finnish architect and architectural historian.[2]
Schjerfbeck studied at the Polytechnical Institute of Finland (later Helsinki University of Technology, now part of Aalto University, graduating in 1881.[3]
He worked in the Board of Public Building (Yleisten rakennusten ylihallitus; later Rakennushallitus, now Senate Properties) for most of his career, including as their lead architect from 1914 to 1926.[3][2] In that role, Schjerfbeck made a significant contribution to the design and construction of public buildings of early 20th-century Finland.[1]
His more notable works and projects include:
Schjerfbeck taught drawing and composition at the Central School of Industrial Design (Taideteollisuuskeskuskoulu; now part of Aalto University) for many years.[3]
His sister was the painter Helene Schjerfbeck.[1]
His daughter, Johanna Appelbergcitation needed]
(1901-1975), was also a painter.[