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Alvar Aalto: Is There Any Finnish Architect After Him? |
| Section: THE ARTS / ARCHITECTURE |
| Author: Kaarin Taipale |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/1988 |
| Size: 2,071 Words, 13,179 Characters |
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Since Alvar Aalto's death in 1976, there has been no other Finnish architect to rival his international fame. Aalto's younger colleagues seemed to suffer from a father complex, denying much of his significance while the master was still alive. Only in recent years have we seen a reevaluation of Aalto's position as a revered model for Finnish architects. Today it is easy to recognize his direct influence in the work of many young designers--in Finland architects are considered young until at least fifty. But even in those cases when his influence cannot be traced, his passion for excellence has set a standard for Finnish architecture. To this day the profession has been characterized by total, almost idealistic devotion to work.
It is characteristic of Aalto's architecture--as of all ...
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... Alvar Aalto's "humanized Rationalism" has come back to glory. After an odyssey in pure rationalism, Finnish architecture has become more inclusive. At its best, its highest standards show respect for both man and nature.
Given the massive pressures of the building industry today, it may be difficult to answer as Aalto did when asked about his favorite design module: "One millimeter."
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