Antti Piimänen
Antti (Anders) Piimänen (1712 in Turku — 16 October 1775 in Turku) was a notable 18th-century Finnish church designer and master builder, considered the originator of the 'long church' (pitkäkirkko) style characteristic of much of the South West and Tavastia regions of Finland. Piimänen learned his trade before the formal apprenticeship system was implemented in Turku, and was only granted his official master status relatively late, in 1759. Around the same time, he was the master-builder-in-charge of the Turku Cathedral extension works.
Also recorded as Anders Piimänen
Antti Piimänen
- Born
- Antti Piimänen was born on 1 January 1712. · Längelmäki.
- Died
- Antti Piimänen died on 16 October 1775. · Turku.
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Occupation
- architect · church builder
- Teachers
- Christian Friedrich Schröder
- Known for
- Säkylä Church
- Languages
- Finnish
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Antti (Anders) Piimänen (1712 in Turku — 16 October 1775 in Turku) was a notable 18th-century Finnish church designer and master builder, considered the originator of the 'long church' (pitkäkirkko) style characteristic of much of the South West and Tavastia regions of Finland. Piimänen learned his trade before the formal apprenticeship system was implemented in Turku, and was only granted his official master status relatively late, in 1759. Around the same time, he was the master-builder-in-charge of the Turku Cathedral extension works.
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Noted for both his masonry and carpentry skills, Piimänen is especially known for his timber construction legacy, which has influenced many later church designers. Notable churches built by Piimänen include the Baroque-style Längelmäki Church, designated and protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency as part of a nationally important built cultural environment (Valtakunnallisesti merkittävä rakennettu kulttuuriympäristö), as well as Vihti Church, and many others. He also built the bell tower of Ruovesi Church, adjacent to the church itself built by Piimänen's disciple, Matti Åkerblom.
Training under Christian Friedrich Schröder is recorded. Matti Åkerblom is recorded as having studied under Antti Piimänen. The recorded working language is Finnish. Places of work recorded in the authority are Turku. Works named in the authority record are Säkylä Church.
Antti Piimänen is recorded with the occupation church builder. Recorded as a citizen of Sweden.
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1712
Antti Piimänen was born on 1 January 1712.
1775
Antti Piimänen died on 16 October 1775.
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Antti Piimänen was born at Längelmäki.
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Antti Piimänen died at Turku.
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Längelmäki.
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Turku.
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Formation and teaching. He trained under Christian Friedrich Schröder. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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