Avril 2024
Pioneer of Modern Architecture and Design, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is among the reference figures of contemporary panorama both at home in Finland and abroad. His early works followed the tenets of Nordic Classicism, the predominant style at that time. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, he made a number of journeys to Europe becoming familiar with the latest trends in Modernism, the International Style.
Alvar Aalto, Alvar Aalto Library, Vyborg, Russia
Alvar Aalto, Villa Mairea, Noormarkku, Finland
Alvar Aalto, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland
From the late 1930s onwards, the architectural expression of Aalto’s buildings became enriched by the use of organic forms, natural materials and increasing freedom in the handling of space. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat each building as a complete work of art – right down to the furniture and light fittings. In 1935, Artek was formed to promote the growing production and sales of Aalto furniture.
Alvar Aalto, Wolfsburg Cultural Center, Wolfsburg, Germany
Alvar Aalto, Nordic House, Reykjavik, Island
From the 1950s onwards, Aalto’s architectural practice was employed principally on the design of public buildings, such as Säynätsalo Town Hall (1948-1952), the Jyväskylä Institute of Pedagogics, now the University of Jyväskylä (1951-1957), and the House of Culture in Helsinki (1952-1956).
Alvar Aalto, Mount Angel Abbey Library, Mount Angel, USA
Alvar Aalto, Riola Church and Parish Center, Riola di Vergato, Italy
An important exhibition at the MAXXI in Rome entitled “AALTO – Aino Alvar Elissa. The Human Dimension of Design” – trough 26 may 2024 - presents 11 projects realised by the Aalto studio throughout its entire professional career in an experimental layout that helps to offer visitors different ways of understanding the studio’s work.
Alvar Aalto, "Beehive", The light fitting A 331
Carlo Berarducci Architecture, San Gemini Villa, San Gemini, Italy
ACPV Architects, The Sky Tapei, Tapei, Taiwan
Brenac-Gonzalez & Associés, Village des Athlètes, Saint Ouen, France
Franklin Azzi Architecture, Messager, Paris , France
OBR, Casa BFF Milan, Italy, Mipim Awards 2024, Best New Development category
Pitagoras Group, Rehabilitation of the Old Jordão Theater building, Guimarães, Portugal
MAD Architects, Lishui Airport, Beijing, China
Mestres Wåge Arquitectes, Kunstsilo, Kristiansand, Norway
GBPA Architects, Terza Torre, Firenze, Italy
Riken Yamamoto (Japan) is the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
Significant built works include Nagoya Zokei University (Nagoya, Japan, 2022), THE CIRCLE at Zürich Airport (Zürich, Switzerland, 2020), Tianjin Library (Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, 2012) and Hotakubo Housing (Kumamoto, Japan, 1991).
Trimo Group and Pininfarina introducing Qbiss Notch
atelier BOOM-TOWN, Résidence de l'Alizée, Wentworth-Nord, Canada (Ph. Raphaël Thibodeau)
Neom, Trojena project, Trojena, Saudi Arabia
Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes, Cabane du Vélan, Val d'Entremont, Switzerland
ALPI DESIGN AWARDS est le prix international de l’association ALPI+MILANO APS qui, en partenariat avec l’Arca International, souhaite décerner une reconnaissance importante aux concepteurs, aux professionnels et aux entreprises qui réalisent des projets et des produits durables pour la montagne.
ALPI DESIGN AWARDS is the international award of the ALPI+MILANO APS Association in partnership with l’Arca International, who want to assign an important recognition to designers, professionals and companies that create projects and products for the sustainability of the mountains.
ALPI DESIGN AWARDS è il premio internazionale dell’Associazione ALPI+MILANO APS in partnership con l’Arca International, che vogliono assegnare un importante riconoscimento ai designer, professionisti e aziende che realizzano progetti e prodotti per la sostenibilità della Montagna.
Cappellini, Trace, design by Francesco Forcellini
Rivolta, Cut, design by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
Artelinea, Virgo, design by Bizzarri Design Associati
iGuzzini, BeTwo, design by Alfonso Femia