Alvar Aalto
Finland | 1898-1976
French architect Alvar Aalto is celebrated for his pioneering work in modern architecture. His work is blends functionality, aesthetics, and a deep connection to natural materials.
Notable creations include the Paimio Sanatorium and Villa Mairea. Both projects are marked by organic designs that prioritize the well-being of occupants through curved lines, wood, and natural light.
Awards
RIBA Royal Gold Medal (1957)
AIA Gold Medal (1963)
Project Highlights
Viipuri Library, Vyborg, Russia (1935)
MIT Baker House Dormitory, Cambridge, MA, USA (1948)
Säynätsalo Town Hall, Säynätsalo, Finland (1949)
Jyväskylä University Building, Jyväskylä, Finland (1951)
Muuratsalo Experimental House, Säynätsalo, Finland (1953)
The Aalto Studio, Munkkiniemi, Finland (1955)
House of Culture, Helsinki, Finland (1955)
Maison Louis Carré, Bazoches-sur-Guyonnes, France (1959)
Heilig Geist Kirche, Wolfsburg, Germany (1962)
Stephanuskirche, Wolfsburg, Germany (1968)
Santa Maria Assunta, Riola di Vergato, Italy (1978)
