“Nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. If we split life into separated problems we split the possibilities to make good building art.”

— Alvar Aalto

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About Alvar Aalto

Architect • Finnish

Alvar Aalto was a preeminent Finnish architect and designer, celebrated as a master of modern architecture. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles, and glassware, all characterized by a warm humanism and...

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