Finnish architect and designer. Co-founded Artek in 1935 with Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. Designed the Savoy vase (1936) for the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki. Key buildings include Paimio Sanatorium (1932), Villa Mairea (1939), Baker House MIT (1948) and Säynätsalo Town Hall (1952). Foundational figure of Nordic modernism.
- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1976
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Roles
- architect, designer
Connections
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- Savoy Vase (Aalto Vase) → Designed by
- Aalto 90 Pavilion → References