Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2011 | Hardcover, 224pp | 22.5 x 28.5 cm | First Edition
A beautifully illustrated survey of the residential architecture of Alvar Aalto, one of the defining figures of 20th-century modernism. Covering twenty-six of Aalto's most significant private houses, the book traces the evolution of his architectural thinking from the 1920s through to the 1960s, revealing how his designs balanced modernist ideals with warmth, craftsmanship and an intimate relationship to the Finnish landscape.
Featuring stunning contemporary photography by Jari Jetsonen, archival drawings by Alvar Aalto and insightful commentary by architect Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen, with an introduction by Juhani Pallasmaa, the book explores celebrated projects including Aalto's own home and studio in Helsinki, Villa Mairea, Maison Carré, the Muuratsalo Experimental House and many lesser-known residential masterpieces.
Very good condition:Light shelf wear to the covers with minor rubbing to the corners and edges. Internally clean, tightly bound and unmarked throughout; just a touch of age-toning along the edges of the pages - appears unread.
