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A 560-square-meter mansion in Rovaniemi, designed by Alvar Aalto, is currently for sale for over a million euros, with its main spaces relatively well-preserved despite some loss of its former glory.
Maintenance and design choices in Alvar Aalto's buildings are causing issues for owners, with examples cited including cramped toilets and accessibility problems at the University of Jyväskylä.
The Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki, Finland, houses a unique rarity: jail cells designed by Alvar Aalto, believed to be the only ones of their kind. These cells, located within a government building, are now part of the world heritage.
UNESCO has expanded its World Heritage List, including 13 sites designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, and Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, among other cultural and natural landmarks. The additions highlight diverse global heritage, though some newly listed sites, like Aalto's, face funding challenges for preservation.
Two architecture students and a recently graduated architect share their favorite works by Alvar, Aino, and Elissa Aalto, emphasizing their appreciation for the carefulness and tranquility in the Aaltos' legacy.
Nike is paying tribute to renowned architect Alvar Aalto by releasing skate shoes designed by a Jyväskylä-based company. The footwear honors Aalto, whose design language influenced the emergence of modern skateboarding.
The Paimio Sanatorium, one of Alvar Aalto's most famous buildings, is planned to be converted into a hotel and spa, with the redesign handled by Norwegian firm Snøhetta.
The international expert body ICOMOS has recommended that the Aalto Works complex, comprising 13 sites designed by Alvar Aalto, be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The UNESCO status of Alvar Aalto's architecture will soon be put to the test concerning the renovation of the Kela headquarters, raising questions about Finland's commitment to cultural preservation.
A house designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, located in Lieksa, Finland, can be acquired for just a couple of thousand euros, offering a piece of architectural history from the 1930s and 40s.
The article highlights the intricate details within Alvar Aalto's buildings, suggesting they tell stories and invite closer inspection, especially in the context of new World Heritage sites.
Several new locations, including architectural works by Alvar Aalto, Brazil's Amazonian opera houses, Greece's Mount Olympus, and Poland's Gdynia, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These additions recognize their significant cultural and natural value.
A decision is imminent on whether buildings designed by Alvar Aalto will be designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The new sites will be presented and selected at the World Heritage Committee meeting in South Korea from July 24-27.
The iconic Paimio Sanatorium, a masterpiece of Finnish modernism designed by Alvar Aalto, is set to be repurposed into a spa hotel, giving the picturesque facility a new lease on life.
A new exhibition focuses on the work of Aino, Alvar, and Elissa Aalto, presenting them as pioneers of well-being and humanism, rather than just functionalists.
The Finnish city of Rovaniemi, home to Santa Claus, was rebuilt after being destroyed by Nazis during World War II. Its unique street plan, designed by Alvar Aalto, forms the shape of a reindeer's head.
The Jyväskylä City Theatre, designed by Alvar Aalto, has completed its extensive renovation, costing tens of millions of euros. The project made the building accessible, updated all technology, and doubled the capacity of the small auditorium.
The Sunila residential area in Kotka, Finland, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as an example of Alvar Aalto's architecture, attracting more than just Aalto fans.
Alvar Aalto's first apartment building, the Aira-talo in Jyväskylä, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Photos illustrate how families currently live in the historic building, with one family even giving up their bedroom to honor the architect's design.
Alvar Aalto's Church of the Three Crosses requires a two-million-euro renovation for its subfloor and interior, with potential world heritage status possibly opening up funding channels.
Finnish architect Alvar Aalto has inspired a newly released special-edition Nike SB shoe, created by Finnish skate shop Beyond to mark its 20th anniversary.
Alvar Aalto's architectural masterpiece, the Paimio Sanatorium, is being repurposed as a wellness hotel after its hospital operations ceased, giving new life to the iconic building.
Kela, the Finnish social insurance institution, is preparing to potentially sell its iconic headquarters designed by Alvar Aalto, as the building requires costly renovations and funding from the next government is uncertain.
Architects from Elementarna studio undertook a renovation of the Cultural Center Črnomelj, approaching the project with a non-authorial style and restoring the ceiling in situ, inspired by Alvar Aalto.