Louna Lahti , Peter Gossel (Editor)
Aalto (Basic Art)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836560108
- author:
- Louna Lahti , Peter Gossel (Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- TASCHEN GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 26.2 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Architects
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alvar Aalto 1898-1976 Paradise for the Man in the Street by Louna Lahti is a comprehensive monograph that explores the life and work of this influential Finnish modernist architect. Aalto's designs are characterized by their warmth, humanity, and organic forms, which set them apart from the sleek, geometric styles prevalent during his time. His buildings often incorporated natural materials such as brick and wood, and featured undulating wave-like forms that also appeared in his furniture and glassware designs. This book provides a detailed look at Aalto's public buildings, including Säynätsalo Town Hall, Otaniemi Technical University lecture theatre, Helsinki National Pensions Institute, and the Helsinki House of Culture.
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