Franzén House, Neoclassical residential building in Pokkinen, Oulu, Finland
The Franzén House features symmetrical proportions, columns, simple geometric forms, and decorative elements reflecting classical architectural principles from ancient Greece and Rome.
Architect Carl Ludvig Engel designed this residential structure in 1829, during a period when Finland aimed to establish its architectural identity through European influences.
The building stands as a representation of Finnish architectural development, displaying the integration of international design elements into local construction methods.
Located at coordinates 65.014444, 25.473889, the building rises 8 meters high and maintains protected status under Finnish architectural heritage preservation laws.
This house forms part of Oulun vanha monumentaalikeskus ja Franzénin puisto, integrating residential architecture with municipal park planning in northern Finland.
Location: Oulu
Inception: 1829
Architects: Carl Ludvig Engel
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Part of: Oulun vanha monumentaalikeskus ja Franzénin puisto
Address: Kajaaninkatu 10
GPS coordinates: 65.01444,25.47389
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:43
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