Alvar Aalto, 1898-1976 : paradise for the man in the street. / txt
Aalto
Louna Lahti.
- 96 p. ill. (some col.) ; plans ; 1 map ; 23 cm. book
- Back to visual basics .
"Back to visual basics"--Rear flap.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 96).
Contents: 6 Introduction -- 16 Workers’ Club -- 18 Municipal Library -- 22 Tuberculosis Sanatorium -- 28 The Founding of Artek -- 30 Residential Building and Studio -- 34 The Savoy Vase -- 36 Cellulose Factory and Housing Area -- 40 Villa Mairea -- 48 Finnish Pavilion -- 50 Student Dormitory “Baker House” -- 54 Säynätsalo Town Hall -- 58 Institute of Technology -- 62 Pedagogical University -- 66 Town Centre -- 70 Experimental Summer House -- 74 “House of Culture” -- 78 Hansaviertel Block of Flats -- 80 Church of the Three Crosses -- 84 Maison Carré -- 88 Neue Vahr Block of Flats -- 90 Finlandia Hall -- 92 Life and Work -- 95 Map -- 96 Bibliography and credits --
One of the most important architects of the 20th century, Alvar Aalto is responsible for creating the minimalist, Scandinavian-style which dominates much of contemporary design. This book profiles his most imporant projects, including the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki and the Church of Three Crosses in Imatra, Finland --
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Aalto, Alvar 1898-1976 --Criticism and interpretation.