Alvar Aalto

The book "Alvar Aalto: Architect" offers a comprehensive biography of the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, who is regarded as one of the most significant architects of the 20th century. Aalto contributed significantly to the cultural identity of independent Finland not only through his architecture but also through his furniture, glassware, and sculptures. His works, including the Finnish pavilions in Paris and New York in the 1930s, positioned Finland internationally as a modern and innovative country. This biography highlights Aalto's journey from the rural areas of Ostrobothnia to his international fame and documents his most important buildings, from early renovations in Jyväskylä to the Finlandia Hall. By utilizing Aalto's archive, memories of former colleagues, and contemporary publications, a profound image of the architect and his work is conveyed, going beyond a mere examination of his buildings.