Sigurd Frosterus

Born in Asikkala, Frosterus graduated from Helsinki University with a degree in art history in 1899, and earned a diploma of architecture in 1902 at Polytechnical Institute.

[2] Frosterus and Strengell designed villas and manor houses, including Tamminiemi, which was an official residence of the President of Finland from 1940 until 1981.

[1] Frosterus's best-known work is the Stockmann department store in Helsinki.

[2] Frosterus inspired numerous Finnish artists with his art theories and criticism.

[3] Frosterus was the editor of Arkkitehti magazine in 1908–1911, and published books on art theory.