Alvar aalto interior

PORT travels to the Finnish capital to unearth some of Helsinki's lesser known architectural gems and design highlights shaped by the city's favourite son, Alvar Aalto

ALVAR AALTO, Maison Louis Carré, Bazoches-sur-Guyonnes, France (1956). Interior featuring the Golden Bell pendant light (1937) and X-leg sofa table (c.1954). / ArchDaily #maisoncarré #maisonlouiscarré #alvaraalto #aalto #x-leg #sofatable #interior #furniture #interiordesign #woodenfurniture #france #frenchinterior #modernism #midcenturymodern #MCM #scandinavianmodern #finnishdesign #scandinaviancollectors #wood #woodpanelling

Alto’s 1952 municipal building, in central Finland, hasn’t served its intended purpose since 1993. Currently, a local resident gives tours and rents rooms through Airbnb.

This summer, The Modern House visited Helsinki, for a trip characterised by architectural sightseeing, design store shopping and saunas. But one unequivocal highlight emerged: that of Alvar Aalto’s house and studio. In a special edition of our 'Best in Class' series, we're featuring the two buildings on our Journal.

Franckly | Marketplace for pre-owned design

View Early "Paimio" armchair, model no. 41/83C by Alvar Aalto, sold at The Collector: Icons of Design on New York Auction 16 December 2014 5pm. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price.

Numerous buildings testify to Alvar Aalto’s intensive design activity outside of Finland. Of the six buildings which he completed in Germany, three are to be found in the city of Wolfsburg: the Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus and two churches, Heilig-Geist-Kirche and Stephanuskirche.

Image 7 of 11 from gallery of Alvar Aalto and the Use of Timber: From Stools to Ceilings and Structures. Photograph by Artek

Saksi's woven work "Under Shelter II Tagged: Staircase and Wood Tread. Photo 9 of 19 in Alvar Aalto’s Celebrated Maison Louis Carré Reopens to the Public. Browse inspirational photos of modern staircases.