Alto Architectural Works and Tour Guide

Author: (USA) Terence Cole / Chen Jialiang et al
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Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book not only introduces the historical background and design of each work but also provides practical experiences, maps, directions, addresses, references for further reading, and relevant information for architectural tours, making it easy to find. Each site includes background descriptions, allowing readers and visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Finnish culture and history and all of Alvar Aalto's works. The book is rich in content and serves as a guide, making it suitable as a reference book or travel guide.
Alvar Aalto, a Finnish architect, is renowned worldwide for his unique use of space, light, and materials, as well as the rich artistic, natural, and humanistic symbolism in his works. This book collects over 100 of Aalto's representative works, with sites spanning Scandinavia, other European countries, and the United States. Each site features a directional map, suggested visitation plans, and detailed descriptions, enabling readers and visitors to explore Finnish history and culture and the expressive significance of all of Aalto's works. The book is suitable for students and faculty of architecture schools as well as professionals in related fields.