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Alvar Aalto
An award-winning monograph on the internationally renowned Modern architect.
Richard Weston
Editions:
Price: USD$39.95
400 points- Paperback
- English
- 290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 240 pp
- 185 colour illustrations, 110 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714837109
- ISBN-10: 0714837105
- 140 Line Drawings
- An award-winning monograph on the internationally renowned architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976), whose work is deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of his native Finland
- Places Aalto in the context of international Modernism and Finnish culture
- Explores Aalto's inspirations and the complete range of his works looking at key public institutions as well as social housing and private dwellings, from the Paimio Sanatorium to the Congress Centre, Helsinki
'A handsome tome, well backed up with as many architect's drawings as you are likely to get today and exquisite photographs that bring Alvar Aalto's magic right into your lap.' (Architects' Journal)
'This award-winning book is essential for anyone interested in modern architecture.' (Theme)
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