Alvar Aalto
3 February 1898 – 11 May 1976
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer whose work spanned architecture, furniture, textiles, and glassware. A central figure of modernism, he was known for a humane, organic approach and works such as the Paimio Sanatorium, Villa Mairea, and Finlandia Hall, as well as bentwood furniture produced by the company Artek.
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Life events
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born in the Grand Duchy of Finland.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe completed his architecture studies in 1921.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe tuberculosis sanatorium established his international reputation as a modernist.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe founded Artek to produce and sell his bentwood furniture and design objects.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe private residence in Noormarkku is regarded as a masterpiece of modern architecture.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe undulating brick student residence was built during his teaching years in the United States.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe white marble concert and congress hall became one of his best-known late works.
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