Veikko Larkas
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Veikko Viljo Vilhelm Larkas (27 March 1909, in Helsinki – 1969) was a Finnish architect. A native of Helsinki, he graduated from the Aalto University School of Science and Technology in 1938. Larkas is particularly known for his designs for a number of churches throughout Finland, including the Pielisensuu Church.
Compilation of Churches designed by Larkas
- Hoilola church (Joensuu), 1950
- Värtsilä church (Värtsilä), 1950
- Haukivuoren church (Mikkeli), 1951
- Enontekiö church (Enontekiö), 1952
- Kyyjärvi church (Kyyjärvi), 1953
- Viinijärvi church (Liperi), 1953
- Veitsiluoto church (Kemi), 1957
- Kauhajoki church (Kauhajoki), 1958
- Pielisensuu church (Joensuu), 1960
- Kolari church (Kolari), 1965
- Valkeakoski church (Valkeakoski), 1969
References
- Suomen korkeakoulu insinöörit ja arkkitehdit 1956. STS:n ja TFiF:n julkaisema matrikkeli, s. 428. Helsinki: Sanoma Oy, 1956.
- [http://cgi.jns.fi/koulu/kuma/kohteet/pielisensuun_kirkko.html#suunnittelija "Kirkon suunnittelija"] (in Finnish)
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Category:Architects from Helsinki
Category:People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland)
Category:Aalto University alumni
Category:20th-century Finnish architects
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