About J. S. Sirén
Lived 1889 – 1961 (aged 71). J. S. Sirén was a Finnish architect, university teacher and visual artist.
Johan Sigfrid Sirén (27 May 1889 – 5 March 1961) was a Finnish architect. He is best known for Parliament House, which is where the Parliament of Finland meets.
Career Sirén was born in 1889 in Ylihärmä. In 1907, he graduated from high school and started his studies at the Helsinki University of Technology.
Sirén's son Heikki Siren was also a renowned architect, as was his daughter-in-law Kaija Siren.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. S. Sirén?
Finnish architect (1889–1961)
When was J. S. Sirén born?
J. S. Sirén was born on 27 May 1889 in Ylihärmä.
When did J. S. Sirén die?
J. S. Sirén died on 5 March 1961 in Helsinki.
What was J. S. Sirén's occupation?
J. S. Sirén was an architect, university teacher and visual artist.
What nationality was J. S. Sirén?
J. S. Sirén was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johan Sigfrid Sirén
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). J. S. Sirén. https://biography.guide/j-s-siren/
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