Why Helsinki Is Worth Visiting for the Architecture Alone
With its radical buildings by Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, the Finnish capital is one of Europe’s most fascinating, if ...
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Alvar Aalto
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 ...
Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation
After three years of renovation, Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall, the iconic modernist building designed by Finnish architect Alvar ...
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Artek Adds Moomin Doodles to Signature Pieces for 90th Anniversary
To celebrate 90 years since its founding, Finnish furniture manufacturer Artek has tapped beloved comic Moomin for a special pair of Alvar Aalto’s most ubiquitous furniture designs. Showcasing ...
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Zhang Ke
Ke's work was brought into New York MoMA's Permanent Collection in 2018. He was awarded the Alvar Aalto Medal in 2017 and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2016. Zhang Ke received his Master ...