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Pekka Salminen

1937 – 2024

Finnish architect and professor of architecture

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About Pekka Salminen

Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 86). Pekka Salminen was a Finnish architect.

Pekka Salminen (11 August 1937 – 30 May 2024) was a Finnish Professor of Architecture and founder and a senior partner of PES-Architects, formed in 1968, in Helsinki, Finland.

Main works Lahti Ski Museum, Finland, 1999 Wuxi Grand Theatre, Wuxi, China 2008–2012 Marienkirche, Neubrandenburg, Germany

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1937, Tampere
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 May 2024, Helsinki
Occupation
Architect
Nationality
Finland, Finns
Education
Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki University of Technology
Awards
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; State Prize; Order of Danica Hrvatska; SARP Bene Merentibus; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; President of Finland
Also known as
Pekka Einari Salminen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pekka Salminen?

Finnish architect and professor of architecture (1937-2024)

When was Pekka Salminen born?

Pekka Salminen was born on 11 August 1937 in Tampere.

When did Pekka Salminen die?

Pekka Salminen died on 30 May 2024 in Helsinki.

What was Pekka Salminen's occupation?

Pekka Salminen was an architect.

What nationality was Pekka Salminen?

Pekka Salminen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pekka Salminen

· Wikidata: Q7161101

· DBpedia: Pekka Salminen

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