Alvar Aalto
1898 - 1976
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Biography
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) was a renowned Finnish architect and designer known for his modernist buildings and furniture. He was a key figure in architectural functionalism, and his works combine simple forms with organic elements inspired by nature. Aalto's designs were characterized by harmonious integration of architecture and nature, and he pioneered the use of natural materials like wood and brick in his structures. His innovative approach to design influenced modern architecture around the world, and he was considered one of the great masters of 20th-century architecture.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Building art is a synthesis of life in materialised form.
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God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is at least for me an abuse of paper.
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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.
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The ultimate goal of the architect is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people.
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We should work for simple, good, undecorated things, but things which are in harmony with the human being and organically suited to the little man in the street.