I have been fortunate while researching and writing this book to have had the assistance and encouragement of a considerable group of people, ranging from the current custodians of many of the wonderful buildings featured in the book, to several photographers who have kindly provided illustrations and friends and family who have supported and encouraged me.
I’d like to thank the following people in particular:
Oregaard School – Birgitte Hansen and Bent Johnson
Tandstickspalatset – Karin Johansson, Christer Nilsson and Stefan Andersson
Stockholm Concert Hall – Karina Svensson
Jyvaskyla Workers Club – Maija Nurminen
Copenhagen Police Headquarters – Sofie Sidor
Finnish Parliament House – Rainer Hindsberg
And finally my wife, Sue, for her constant support, encouragement, research as well as the compilation of the index.