Education
Wilenius completed his studies at the Finnish Polytechnical Institute in 1889, after which he undertook further studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm and the Technical University of Berlin.
Wilenius completed his studies at the Finnish Polytechnical Institute in 1889, after which he undertook further studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm and the Technical University of Berlin.
After his studies he returned to Helsinki where he worked at the National Board of Building, fulfilling various positions until 1889. He also established his own architect"s office. Wilenius is particularly known for a number of apartment blocks built in the centre of Helsinki.
Park Pavilion, Kemi – 1893.
Kontio apartment building, Kruunuvuorenkatu 5/Kauppiaankatu 1–3, Helsinki − 1898. Merilinna apartment building, Merikatu 1/Neitsytpolku 2, Helsinki − 1900.
Gunnebo Gård apartment building, Pietarinkatu 23/Huvilakatu 18, Helsinki − 1905.