Veikko Larkas

Veikko Viljo Vilhelm Larkas (27 March 1909, 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.
• "Kirkon suunnittelija" (in Finnish)

External links

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