Carl Ludvig Engel

Who was Carl Ludvig Engel?

Carl Ludvig Engel, or Johann Carl Ludwig Engel, was a German architect known for his Empire style, a phase of Neoclassicism. He had a great impact on the architecture of Finland in the first part of the 19th century.

His most noted work can be found in Helsinki, which he helped rebuild. His works include the Senate Square and the buildings surrounding it. The buildings are Helsinki Cathedral, The Senate, the library and the main building of Helsinki University. The square is the monumental centre of Helsinki.