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Elissa Aalto (1922–1994) was a Finnish architect known for collaborating with her husband, Alvar Aalto, and preserving and continuing his architectural legacy after his death. She worked closely with him on significant projects like the Säynätsalo Town Hall and the Finlandia Hall. She later led the Aalto office, overseeing completions, restorations, and exhibitions that maintained the integrity of his design vision.
“Architecture is not created alone. It is always a collaboration between people, materials, and time.” – Elissa Aalto
Set on the tranquil island of Muuratsalo, in the heart of Finland’s Lake Päijänne, Alvar Aalto’s Koetalo, translated as “Experimental House,” offers a rare instance of built architectural research. Conceived…
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At the heart of a Finnish farming town lies a building that evokes a unique blend of architectural grandeur and democratic humility, Säynätsalo’s Town Hall. Designed by the Finnish architect…
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