About the book: Discover the softer side of modern architecture with this introduction to the work of Alvar Aalto. The Finnish architect and designer focused on soft, poetic, curved forms and wanted to strengthen social interaction and Finland's national identity with his designs.
Biography: The Finn Louna Lahti was a long-time associate of the Alvar Aalto Society, first as exhibition manager and then as treasurer, before founding her own company in 1984. Lahti has published numerous titles in the field of art and architecture.
Peter Gössel runs an agency for museum and exhibition design. For TASCHEN, he has edited monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner, and Richard Neutra, as well as several architecture titles in the Little Series.
Pages: 96
AUTHOR
EDITOR: Louna Lahti
Peter Gössel
First published: 09/09/2015
Book language: German
Edition: D
ISBN: 978-3-8365-6004-7
Topics: Architecture & Design
Dimensions: 21.0 cm x 26.0 cm, Weight 0.62 kg
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