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Alvar Aalto

  • Sanatorium turned into hotel by Snøhetta

    Aaltos' Paimio Sanatorium set to be turned into "future-oriented" hotel by Snøhetta

    Architecture studio Snøhetta has released images of its vision for a hotel in Aino and Alvar Aalto's iconic 1930s sanatorium in Paimio, Finland, which will include turning patient rooms into bedrooms. More about Aaltos' Paimio Sanatorium set to be turned into "future-oriented" hotel by Snøhetta

    Cajsa Carlson | 23 June 2026 | Leave a comment
  • House overlooking the ocean

    Ten iconic houses that show how Nordic architects have "punched above their weight"

    In his latest book, The Iconic Nordic House, author Dominic Bradbury explores Nordic architecture from the past 125 years, including buildings by architects Finn Juhl and Alvar Aalto. Here, he picks ten favourites. More about Ten iconic houses that show how Nordic architects have "punched above their weight"

    Cajsa Carlson | 26 February 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Finland Pavilion by Ella Kaira and Matti Jänkälä

    Immersive exhibition tells "untold story" of Aalto-designed Finland Pavilion

    A video and sound installation exhibited at the Finland Pavilion documents the history of the structure at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, revealed exclusively on Dezeen. More about Immersive exhibition tells "untold story" of Aalto-designed Finland Pavilion

    Starr Charles | 7 May 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Finlandia Hall renovation by Arkkitehdit NRT

    Arkkitehdit NRT renovates Alvar Aalto's Finlandia Hall in Helsinki

    Local architecture studio Arkkitehdit NRT has renovated and added additional spaces to the Helsinki events venue Finlandia Hall, which was originally designed by Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto in 1971. More about Arkkitehdit NRT renovates Alvar Aalto's Finlandia Hall in Helsinki

    Amy Peacock | 3 January 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Hackability of the Stool exhibition

    Daisuke Motogi reimagines Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 a hundred times over

    Architect Daisuke Motogi is presenting his Hackability of the Stool exhibition featuring one hundred alternative ideas for Finnish designer Alvar Aalto's Stool 60 as part of London Design Festival. More about Daisuke Motogi reimagines Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 a hundred times over

    Jane Englefield | 22 September 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Cambio

    Formafantasma and Artek's Cambio exhibition explores Finnish design's link to forestry

    Design duo Formafantasma has collaborated with furniture brand Artek to explore the relationship between the timber and design industries in Finland through an exhibition at Helsinki Design Museum. More about Formafantasma and Artek's Cambio exhibition explores Finnish design's link to forestry

    Jane Englefield | 28 July 2022 | Leave a comment
  • A silo designed by Alvar Aalto in Oulu

    Skene Catling de la Peña to transform Aalto-designed silo into cultural events space

    London studio Skene Catling de la Peña and not-for-profit organisation Factum Foundation are set to turn the Toppila silo designed by architects Aino and Alvar Aalto in Oulu, Finland, into the Aaltosiilo cultural space. More about Skene Catling de la Peña to transform Aalto-designed silo into cultural events space

    Cajsa Carlson | 23 March 2021 | Leave a comment
  • Alvar Aalto

    "Can Aalto's international acclaim really be down to self-promotion?"

    A recently released feature film about Alvar Aalto presents the Finnish architect as an expert in self-promotion but Laura Iloniemi questions if this skill was the key to his success. More about "Can Aalto's international acclaim really be down to self-promotion?"

    Laura Iloniemi | 22 December 2020 | Leave a comment
  • Restaurant Savoy renovation by Studio Ilse and Artek

    Aino and Alvar Aalto's Savoy restaurant in Helsinki restored after 80 years

    Ilse Crawford and her eponymous studio worked with Finnish furniture brand Artek to carry out a sensitive revamp of notable Helsinki restaurant Savoy. More about Aino and Alvar Aalto's Savoy restaurant in Helsinki restored after 80 years

    Natasha Levy | 28 June 2020 | Leave a comment
  • Aalto + Chamberlain at the Judd Foundation

    Donald Judd's collection of works by Alvar Aalto and John Chamberlain go on show in New York

    This exhibition at the Judd Foundation in New York pairs together furniture by architect Alvar Aalto and paintings by sculptor John Chamberlain from late American artist Donald Judd's archive. More about Donald Judd's collection of works by Alvar Aalto and John Chamberlain go on show in New York

    Kristine Klein | 24 November 2019 | Leave a comment
  • Alvar Aalto library renovation wins Finlandia Prize for Architecture 2017

    The Finlandia Prize for Architecture 2017 was awarded for the overhaul of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, which was originally designed by the Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, along with several other buildings on the campus. More about Alvar Aalto library renovation wins Finlandia Prize for Architecture 2017

    India Block | 9 October 2017 | 4 comments
  • Supreme covers Alvar Aalto's iconic 400 Tank armchair in "f*ck" fabric

    Streetwear brand Supreme has released its own version of the Alvar Aalto 400 Tank chair, covered in a custom-made fabric based on Robert Indiana's iconic Love artwork. More about Supreme covers Alvar Aalto's iconic 400 Tank armchair in "f*ck" fabric

    Alice Morby | 15 August 2017 | 12 comments
  • Supreme Artek collaboration

    Supreme unveils chequerboard edition of Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60

    New York streetwear brand Supreme has released a special-edition version of a three-legged stool originally designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1930s. More about Supreme unveils chequerboard edition of Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60

    Alice Morby | 13 February 2017 | 1 comment
  • Alvar Aalto "changed the history of skateboarding"

    Finnish Modernist architect Alvar Aalto accidentally invented the skateboard bowl with a 1930s swimming pool design, according to a US skateboarding magazine and a Finnish newspaper. More about Alvar Aalto "changed the history of skateboarding"

    Anna Winston | 30 September 2016 | 8 comments
  • Minorpoet applies traditional Japanese design to a renovated apartment in Tokyo

    Tokyo apartment by Minorpoet features kitchen hidden behind folding doors

    Design studio Minorpoet has overhauled a 1960s apartment in Tokyo to create a simple home and workplace that has its kitchen hidden behind folding wooden doors (+ slideshow). More about Tokyo apartment by Minorpoet features kitchen hidden behind folding doors

    Izzy Ashton | 24 August 2016 | 2 comments
  • Silmu by Sini Rahikainen, Hannele Cederström, Inka Norros, Kirsti Paloheimo, Maria Kleimola

    Winners chosen for Alvar Aalto museum extension but told to improve their design

    A group of young Finnish architects have won a competition to integrate two museums by Modernist architect Alvar Aalto – but have been told their design needs "a lot of development". More about Winners chosen for Alvar Aalto museum extension but told to improve their design

    Jessica Mairs | 5 February 2016 | 9 comments
  • Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley re-interpreted by Hella Jongerius for Artek

    Hella Jongerius launches light and dark editions of Alvar Aalto tea trolley

    Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has created new versions of Modernist Alvar Aalto's iconic 901 tea trolley for Finnish furniture brand Artek. More about Hella Jongerius launches light and dark editions of Alvar Aalto tea trolley

    Emma Tucker | 12 October 2015 | 3 comments
  • Artek's new collection for Maison&Objet 2015

    Artek revives Alvar Aalto products for latest furniture collection

    Maison&Objet 2015: Finnish brand Artek has delved into its archives to reintroduce wooden furniture and homeware designs by its co-founder, Modernist architect Alvar Aalto. More about Artek revives Alvar Aalto products for latest furniture collection

    Katie Treggiden | 23 January 2015 | 2 comments
  • Seinäjoki Public Library and Provincial Library, Apila by JKMM Arkkitehdit

    Subterranean tunnel links Seinäjoki library by JKMM Architects with Aalto's 1965 building

    This cavernous copper-clad library was designed by JKMM Architects for Alvar Aalto's historic Seinäjoki civic centre, and was one of three runners up from the first Finlandia Prize for Architecture (+ slideshow). More about Subterranean tunnel links Seinäjoki library by JKMM Architects with Aalto's 1965 building

    Amy Frearson | 12 November 2014 | 1 comment
  • Alvar Aalto's Viipuri Library restoration by the Finnish Committee for the Restoration of Viipuri Library

    Restoration of Alvar Aalto's Viipuri Library wins 2014 Modernism Prize

    News: the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize for preservation of a modern landmark has been given to a Finnish committee responsible for restoring architect Alvar Aalto's Viipuri Library in Vyborg, Russia (+ slideshow). More about Restoration of Alvar Aalto's Viipuri Library wins 2014 Modernism Prize

    Anna Winston | 31 October 2014 | 2 comments
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