Eva Kuhlefelt-Ekelund facts for kids

Eva Kuhlefelt-Ekelund (born September 5, 1892, in Loviisa, Finland – died August 7, 1984, in Helsinki, Finland) was a very important Finnish woman architect. She was married to another famous architect, Hilding Ekelund.

Becoming an Architect

Eva Kuhlefelt-Ekelund finished high school in Helsinki in 1910. She then went on to study at the Helsinki University of Technology. She worked hard and graduated as an architect in 1916.

After her studies, Eva received a special grant from the state. This allowed her to study even more in Stockholm, Sweden, from 1919 to 1921. She also traveled a lot to learn about architecture in other places. She visited countries in Scandinavia, as well as Italy and France.

Eva also worked with another architect named Elsi Borg. Together, they explored and recorded information about old Swedish manors and castles.

Starting a Family and Business

In 1920, Eva Kuhlefelt married architect Hilding Ekelund. After their marriage, she started using her two surnames, Kuhlefelt-Ekelund.

In 1927, Eva and Hilding opened their very own architecture office in Helsinki. They worked together on many projects.

Important Buildings She Designed

Eva Kuhlefelt-Ekelund designed several well-known buildings. One of her designs was the Privata svenska flickskolan, which means "Private Swedish girls' school." This school is located in Apollonkatu in Helsinki and was finished in 1929. The building showed a style called Nordic Classicism, which was popular at the time.

She also designed the large Loviisa war cemetery in 1920. This was a place to remember soldiers who had passed away. Eva also designed homes for older people in Loviisa and in Käpylä, a neighborhood in Helsinki.