Alvar Aalto - Wikipedia
WEBHugo Alvar Henrik Aalto ( pronounced [ˈhuːɡo ˈɑlʋɑr ˈhenrik ˈɑːlto]; 3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer. [1] His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as "branches of ...
Alvar Aalto | Finnish Architect & Designer of Modernist Buildings
WEBAlvar Aalto (born Feb. 3, 1898, Kuortane, Fin., Russian Empire—died May 11, 1976, Helsinki, Fin.) was a Finnish architect, city planner, and furniture designer whose international reputation rests on a distinctive blend of modernist refinement, indigenous materials, and personal expression in form and detail.
Architecture Guide: 20 Must-See Works by Alvar Aalto
WEBSep 5, 2021 · Written by Fabian Dejtiar | Translated by Maggie Johnson. Published on September 05, 2021. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto was a pioneer of modern architecture and design, especially in his use...
Alvar Aalto | MoMA
WEBAlvar Aalto, the renowned Finnish architect, designer, and town planner, forged a remarkable synthesis of romantic and pragmatic ideas. His work reflects a deep desire to humanize architecture through an unorthodox handling of form and materials that was both rational and intuitive.
Spotlight: Alvar Aalto | ArchDaily
WEBFeb 3, 2018 · As one of the key figures of midcentury Modernism and perhaps Finland's most celebrated architect, Alvar Aalto (3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976) was known for his humanistic approach to Modernism...
Alvar Aalto - Alvar Aalto Foundation | Alvar Aalto -säätiö EN
WEBPioneer of Modern Architecture and Design. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) enjoyed an exceptionally rich and varied career as an architect and designer, both at home in Finland and abroad. After qualifying as an architect from Helsinki Institute of Technology (later Helsinki University of Technology and now part of the Aalto University) in 1921, Aalto ...
10 Projects by Alvar Aalto Which Highlight the Breadth of His …
WEBApr 3, 2016 · 1. Jyväskylä University Building (1951) 2. House of Culture (1955) 3. Säynätsalo Town Hall (1949) 4. Stephanuskirche (1968) 5. Viipuri Library (1935) The library was awarded the 2014 Modernism...
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WEB24.1.2024. 130 years since the birth of architect Aino Aalto. Press release. 13.12.2023. AALTO – Aino, Alvar, Elissa exhibition in MAXXI Museum in Rome. Press release. 5.10.2023. A brand-new series by Elina Brotherus brings new perspectives to Alvar Aalto’s architecture. What's new. Studio Aalto. Helsinki. Alvar Aalto 125.
Artek - Alvar Aalto
WEBMagus of the North. Recognised today as one of the great masters of modern architecture, Alvar Aalto (1898 –1976) was born in Kuortane, Finland. During a long and prolific career, Aalto designed buildings for almost all key public institutions, as well as standardised housing and private homes.
Alvar Aalto's life - Alvar Aalto Foundation | Alvar Aalto -säätiö …
WEBAlvar Aalto’s life. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born in the small village of Kuortane in western Finland. His father was a Finnish-speaking surveyor and his mother a Swedish-speaking postal clerk, so they were educated people.
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