When Finnish architects Alvar and Aino Aalto completed their Paimio Sanatorium in 1933, the streamlined building must have ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

In this context, and similarly to the idea expressed by Alvar Aalto, who stated that "modern architecture does not imply the use of new materials, but rather employing existing materials more ...

The Alvar Aalto Museum’s summer exhibition unveils the unsung designers behind Artek’s iconic pieces, honouring decades of ...

James Hardie’s fibre cement exterior products are an ideal fit for prefab and modular homes, including those inspired by ...

The exhibition showcases the band of gifted designers who worked at Artek over a period of more than 60 years. It puts the spotlight on key designers and lesser-known creators on whose drawing boards ...

The selection includes works by designers Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto, Gio Ponti and Poul Henningsen, whilst Claesson Koivisto Rune displays Hand Suite – a handmade dining table, bench and stools ...

When Finnish architects Alvar and Aino Aalto completed their Paimio Sanatorium in 1933, the streamlined building must have looked like an emissary from the future, set down in a forest of fragrant ...