Recalling Aalto: Recognition comes late, but in spades

Article Abstract:

Alvar Aalto was born in Finland, and 1998 is the centenary of his birth. His first major work was Jyvaskyla Workers' Club in 1924 and Aalto started to experiment with Modern Movement ideas in 1927. He produced the Tuberculosis Sanatorium in 1929 in Paimio. He was influenced by Finnish vernacular details and Mediterranean architecture. His later works were more organic in form, and he favoured marbled for its Mediterranean associations.

Aalto, Alvar

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Radical simplicity

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The works and styles of David Chipperfield a renowned architect are reviewed. The architect believed in simple designs which turned out to be radical and the very best, his designs are so confident that he never felt like using too many ideas in to one design.

United Kingdom, Evaluation

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David Chipperfield's Museum of Modern Literature in Germany

Article Abstract:

The architectural design of Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach am Neckar, by architect, David Chipperfield, is discussed.

Germany, Museums and art galleries, Museums & Art Galleries, Museums, Analysis, Design and construction, Architectural design

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