The preeminent Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898--1976) developed in the postwar years an architectural language all his own, characterized by curved walls, singlepitched roofs, and inventive combinations of wood and brick. He was also engaged in design at all scales, from the planning of cities, including Helsinki, to the design of furniture and glassware. This book provides a brief but comprehensive look at Aalto's life, works, theory, and relevance for the twenty-first century. The first section of the book offers an account of Aalto's life, including his friendships with such twentieth-century masters as Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The second section looks closely at six of Aalto's most important buildings, among them Baker House in Boston and the concert hall in Helsinki. In the final sections of the book, Nicholas Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. Ray also offers an original and provocative view of Aalto's theory, arguing that the architect's position consistently opposed that of his contemporaries and indeed of most architects to this day.
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Nicholas Ray is fellow and director of studies in architecture, Jesus College, Cambridge, and a practicing architect.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. The first section of the book offers an account of Aalto's life, including his friendships with such twentieth-century masters as Gropius, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. The second section looks closely at six of Aalto's most important buildings, among them Baker House in Boston and the concert hall in Helsinki. In the final sections of the book, Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. He also offers an original and provocative view of Aalto's theory, arguing that the architect's position consistently opposed that of his contemporaries and indeed that of most architects to this day. ix, 212 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm. Grey cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket. Slight shelf wear to edges, spine slightly faded, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. Artikel-Nr. 018031
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Hard bound with dustjacket. Zustand: As new. 1st edition. Designed by Paul Sloman. Contents: I). Biography. 1). The surveyor's son. 2). Student architect. 3). Practice in Jyväsku lä. 4). Turku. 5). International contacts and the move to Helsinki. 6). International acclaim.7). The war years. 9). Post-war reconstructions. 10). Buildings on an international reputation. II). Six buildings. 1). Paimio. 2). Villa Mairea. 3). Baker House. 4). Säynätsalo. 5). The National Pensions Institute. 6). Finlanfia hall. III). Some themes. 1). Introduction. 2). Nature. 3). Function. 4). Means. 5). Style. 6). Positive scepticism. 7). Aalto's legacy. With bibliography and index. 56 illustrations in color and 52 in b/w. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898 - 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, as well as a sculptor and painter. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware. Aalto's early career runs in parallel with the rapid economic growth and industrialization of Finland during the first half of the twentieth century and many of his clients were industrialists. Among these were the Ahlström-Gullichsen family. 212 pag. Size: 21,5cmx16cm. Artikel-Nr. 030484
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