Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and interior designer ... which is characterized by its use of natural materials and emphasis on light. His later buildings are differed in their grand, wavy lines, ...

Architecture adapted accordingly, producing buildings with expansive terraces, large windows, and streamlined interiors designed to optimize ventilation and maximize natural light.

With Scandinavian midcentury origins, the shades impart soft, even light and modern appeal. Above: Designed by Alvar Aalto in ...

In this work, the designers were uncompromising guardians and continuers of Artek’s approach. The free, creative use of structural elements based on Alvar Aalto’s innovations gave rise to a diverse ...