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OverviewThe preeminent Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898--1976) developed in the postwar years an architectural language all his own, characterized by curved walls, singlepitched roofs, and inventive combinations of wood and brick. He was also engaged in design at all scales, from the planning of cities, including Helsinki, to the design of furniture and glassware. This book provides a brief but comprehensive look at Aalto's life, works, theory, and relevance for the twenty-first century. The first section of the book offers an account of Aalto's life, including his friendships with such twentieth-century masters as Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The second section looks closely at six of Aalto's most important buildings, among them Baker House in Boston and the concert hall in Helsinki. In the final sections of the book, Nicholas Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. Ray also offers an original and provocative view of Aalto's theory, arguing that the architect's position consistently opposed that of his contemporaries and indeed of most architects to this day. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicholas RayPublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.640kg ISBN: 9780300107494ISBN 10: 0300107498 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 October 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNicholas Ray is fellow and director of studies in architecture, Jesus College, Cambridge, and a practicing architect. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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