Alvar Aalto, a leading figure in modernist architecture, envisioned the Paimio Sanatorium as more than a functional response ...

Yet, the principles of functionality and adaptability embedded in modernist architecture laid the groundwork for what we now recognize as sustainable practices. From Le Corbusier's rooftop gardens ...

Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and interior designer, widely regarded as one of the forebears of Nordic Modernism. He was born on February 3, 1898 in Kuortane, Finland and studied at the Helsinki ...

It is near-impossible to talk about Finnish architecture without touching on the work of modernist Alvar Aalto. His design for Finlandia Hall, a large concert and congress venue in Helsinki’s Töölö ...

Originally built in 1971 as a congress and event venue, Finlandia Hall is an iconic building by Alvar Aalto, who is perhaps Finland’s most celebrated architect and designer in modern history.

What's special about this pool is its location, with a view of a giant Ferris wheel, an office building designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto and the harbour promenade. The pool is located ...

The iconic Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto, will reopen to the public on Saturday following an extensive three-year renovation costing 136 million euros, exceeding the original ...

which was originally designed by Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto in 1971. Arkkitehdit NRT aimed to restore Finlandia Hall, which reopens tomorrow, in a way that was respectful to Aalto ...

Photo: Svante Gullichsen, Helsinki Partners A permanent exhibition will open at Finlandia Hall in June 2025, offering an experiential exploration of both Finnish identity and the life's work and ...