Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Alvar Aalto
Brief introduction from Design Museum (link below):
The most important Finnish architect of the 20th century, ALVAR AALTO (1898-1976) was a central figure in international modernism. His greatest buildings, like the 1927 Viipuri Library and 1928 Paimio Sanatorium, fused the naturalism of Finnish romanticism with modernist ideals: as did his influential furniture and glassware.
Aalto wikipedia page.
The official Alvar Aalto Foundation page--located in Finland. Be sure to click the little blue images in the upper right corner.
Aalto's work at Great Buildings Online.
New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Aalto exhibit online.
Another great overview on Design Museum. Includes pictures of some of the furniture he designed.
Speaking of images: Google images search for "alvar aalto"
There are two main groups/pools on flickr. There is an Alvar Aalto group and an Alvar Aalto's Architecture group. Each of these contain pictures of Aalto's buildings and furniture uploaded by members of these online groups around the world.
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