1898-1976

Enjoyed an exceptionally rich and varied

career as an architect and designer. His
early works followed the tenets of Nordic
Classicism, became familiar with the latest
trends in Modernism, the International
Style while travelling Europe. Aalto had
adopted the principals of user-friendly,
functional design in his architecture. From
the late 1930s onwards, the architectural
expression of Aalto’s buildings became
enriched by the use of organic forms,
natural materials and increasing freedom in
the handling of space.
It was characteristic of Aalto to treat each
building as a complete work of art – right
down to the furniture and light fittings. Source: artek
PHILOS
OPHY 'I do not write, I build’ – ALVAR AALTO
He sure did ,his design were influenced by nature and organic material. With his
innovative designs and natural forms he changed the course of design towards organic
modernism.
Modernism but with a strong connection to organic relationship between man, nature
and building

Source: designophy
FINNISH COUPLE’S GUEST HOUSE (1939)

Alvar Aalto presented a perfect example of Morphism through Villa Mairea. It’s a
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collage of materials in Birch forest canvas. From the front door to the inside of the I
house, the materiality of the floor also changes as it becomes progressively more
domestic and intimate, from stone to tiles to timber boarding and rugs.
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 Observing the mesmerizing natural environment, Aalto used this to design with
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purposely using different column and stair post to mimic  birch trees that surround
the house, making the living area appears to open and close, which reproduces a
similar experience as when walking through a forest. M
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TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM (1933) P
Paimio Sanatorium followed the tenets of the new Functionalism, where bold A
concrete structures and state-of-the-art building services were inseparable I
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international career of architects Alvar and Aino Aalto. I
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The entire building complex, grouped together in several parts according to use,
was constructed in accordance with Aalto’s philosophy, right down to the smallest
details of the furniture. Paimio chair in particular has become an international S
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A SPACE DEDICATED FOR MEETINGS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (1962)
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The design is made up of a few different spaces that radiate around a central square. The
building is composed of four sections: the municipal library, a small school for adult
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education, an area for hobbies and entertainment, and an area for club meetings and
community service events. 
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The layout of the main section of the building is very geometric; it appears as if a series
of hexagonal volumes have been pushed together to form the building. The entire FU
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ground floor recedes inwards towards the center of the building, creating a sheltered
area underneath the first floor which has a very welcoming effect.
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Source: archdaily