Alvar Aalto
Ray, Nicholas.
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Alvar Aalto
Published
2005
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
212
ISBN-10
0300107498
Description
"The pre-eminent Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) developed in the postwar years an architectural language all of his own, characterised by curved walls, single-pitched 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. In this book Nicholas Ray provides a comprehensive introduction to Aalto's life, works and theory and his 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, Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. He 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 that of most architects to this day."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Alvar Aalto?
This edition of Alvar Aalto has approximately 212 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Alvar Aalto?
For most readers, Alvar Aalto typically takes between 4h 25m and 2h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Alvar Aalto is approximately 53,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Alvar Aalto?
Alvar Aalto was written by Ray, Nicholas..
When was Alvar Aalto published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.