The architect Carl Ludvig Engel, chiefly known for the neoclassical (empire style) buildings around Helsinki Senate Square, was enlisted to provide the plan for the rebuilding of the city.
Arkitekten Carl Ludvig Engel (som primært er kendt for sine nyklassicistiske bygninger omkring Senatstorvet i Helsinki) blev herefter bedt om at udfærdige en plan for at genopbygge byen.