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Discover the gentler face of modernism in this introduction to Alvar Aalto, the Finnish architect who defied the slick geometries set by the International Style to prioritize soft, poetic, undulating forms. Whether a villa, a sauna, or a lamp design, Aalto’s organic structures championed environmentally sound and progressive design with a deep-rooted sense of humanity and home.
Hardcover8.3 x 10.2 in.1.36 lb96 pages
Aalto

Aalto

20

Modern Grace

Lyrical forms from Finland

Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) made a unique modernist mark. Influenced by both the landscape and the political independence of his native Finland, he designed warm, curving, compassionate buildings, wholly set apart from the slick, mechanistic, geometric designs that characterized much contemporary European practice.

Whether a church, a villa, a sauna, or a public library, Aalto’s organic structures tended to replace plaster and steel with brick and wood, often incorporating undulating, wave-like forms, which would also appear in his chair, glassware, and lamp designs. An adherent to detail, Aalto insisted upon the humanity of his work stating: “Modern architecture does not mean using immature new materials; the main thing is to work with materials towards a more human line.”

Many of Aalto’s public buildings such as Säynätsalo Town Hall, the lecture theatre at Otaniemi Technical University, the Helsinki National Pensions Institute and the Helsinki House of Culture may be seen as psychological as well as physical landmarks in the rebuilding of Finland after the ravages of war.
The author

Finnish-born Louna Lahti worked for the Alvar Aalto Society for many years, first as exhibition secretary and later as treasurer, before establishing her own firm in 1984. She has lectured and published extensively on visual arts and architecture.

The editor

Peter Gössel runs an agency for museum and exhibition design. He has published TASCHEN monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner, and Richard Neutra, as well as several titles in the Basic Architecture series.

Aalto
Hardcover21 x 26 cm0.62 kg96 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-6005-4

Edition: Spanish

ISBN 978-3-8365-6006-1

Edition: French

ISBN 978-3-8365-6010-8

Edition: English
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Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Architecture series features:
• an introduction to the life and work of the architect
• the major works in chronological order
• information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions
• a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings
• approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts, and plans)

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7 Ratings

Aalto at a glance.

MaY,November 5, 2021
Most important Aalto works.

Great architecture by a great artist

Anonymous,October 27, 2021
This excellent book contains and shows the incredible work of a master of contemporary architecture. Absolutely suggested for everyone who is in love with Alvar Aalto or architecture in general.

Nice

Anna,October 27, 2021
A good entry in the matter...

Buena recopilación

Isabel,October 27, 2021
Buena recopilación sobre la principal trayectoria profesional de Aalto. Los detalles biográficos son muy interesantes.

Sehr informativ

Ferdinand,December 10, 2021
Die Taschen-Bücher sind leider ein wenig zu groß für die Tasche, man wird aber mit wunderbaren Photos, Bildern und Texten belohnt. Sehr informativ in Bild und Text. Immer ein Kunstwerk.

Perfecto

Inma,February 2, 2022
Muy buena relación calidad-precio y excelente servicio.