Alvar aalto interior

In 1935, Aino and Alvar Aalto purchased a plot of land in Helsinki and began to design their home. The architect couple´s cosy and intimate residence and studio was completed in 1936. The house is divided into a workspace used by Alvar Aalto´s architectural firm and the couple´s private residence. (Alvar Aalto Museum)

Finnish Alvar Aalto is perhaps best known for creating stunning glassware, furniture and textiles, which are still sought-after pieces today. From his iconic vase to his cantilevered birch wood chairs, we see his creations everywhere. But did you know he...

Built-in desks become a display for the artwork. Photo 12 of 19 in Alvar Aalto’s Celebrated Maison Louis Carré Reopens to the Public. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

After the Villa Mairea -that I published few weeks ago- today I wanna share with you another house that Aalto designed in Finland: Villa Kokkonen. The

Alto’s 1952 municipal building, in central Finland, hasn’t served its intended purpose since 1993. Currently, a local resident gives tours and rents rooms through Airbnb.

Photos by a+t research group, August 2012...

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Alvar Aalto Week 2020 is to be held in Pori and Eura, Finland, 22–30 August. The theme of the week will be Aalto in everyday life.

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Free-form clerestory windows fill the rooms with natural light. Photo 11 of 19 in Alvar Aalto’s Celebrated Maison Louis Carré Reopens to the Public. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.