Today is a flag day in Finland in celebration of Alvar and Aino Aalto and Finnish architecture and design. Today is the 125th anniversary of Alvar Aalto’s birth as well. Alvar Aalto’s life Alvar Aalto was born in 1898 in Kuortane, a small municipality in Finland. When Alvar was young, his favourite subject in school was drawing. After matriculation… Continue reading The 125th anniversary of architect Alvar Aalto’s birth on February 3, 2023
Month: February 2023
Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023
Finnish Architecture and Design Days are celebrated on the first week of February, highlighting the significance of architecture and design in our daily lives. The theme in 2023 is Quality of Living. There’s more than 50 events, such as discussions, lectures and guided tours around Finland and online. Tomorrow, on February 3, 2023, is the… Continue reading Finnish Architecture and Design Days on 1–5 February 2023