Friedrich Silaban

Friedrich Silaban (16 December 1912 – 14 May 1984) was an Indonesian architect. His most well-known designs, such as the Istiqlal Mosque and the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, were commissioned during the presidency of Sukarno. Silaban preferred architectural modernism over traditional Indonesian styles.

Friedrich Silaban
Silaban, c. 1955
Born(1912-12-16)16 December 1912
Bonan Dolok, Samosir, Dutch East Indies
Died14 May 1984(1984-05-14) (aged 71)
Burial placeCipaku Cemetery, Bogor
OccupationArchitect
Buildings
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