The Alvar Aalto Foundation is the custodian of Alvar Aalto’s architectural heritage and has launched …
16th Alvar Aalto Symposium 2024 focuses on the era of extremes
What is the role of architecture and design amidst environmental crises, catastrophes and political upheaval? …
130 years since the birth of Aino Aalto
January 25, 2024, marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of architect Aino Aalto. In …
Architecture and Design Days 1–4/2 2024 “In a Good Space”
The Finnish Architecture and Design Days 2024, take place at the start of February, this …
The first week of February is a celebration of Finnish architecture and design
On the 3rd of February, Finnish flags are hoisted in celebration of Alvar and Aino Aalto …
Finland celebrates Architecture and Design Days 2024
Finland celebrates Architecture and Design Days on 1–4.2.2024. This year’s theme highlights the importance of architecture …
Major showing of the Aaltos’ work in Italy – The Human Dimension of Design
Alvar Aalto in the Muuratsalo Experimental House (1952–54). Photo Heikki Havas Photo © Alvar Aalto …
Alvar Aalto Foundation partners with Habitare Pro
Habitare Pro, which accompanies Habitare on 13–15.9.2023, consists of an exhibition in Habitare’s Ahead area, an international …
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion of the architect Alvar Aalto’s eponymous museum
The Alvar Aalto Museum building – made “con amore” This year marks the 50th anniversary …
Aalto2 opens doors to world heritage sites
“Throughout history, people have left their mark on the landscape, the built environment, artefacts, and …
The new Aalto2 Museum Centre to fulfil Alvar Aalto’s wish
“Nothing that is old can be reborn. But nor will it disappear entirely. And that …
The 125th anniversary of Alvar Aalto’s birth on February 3
Alvar Aalto in 1940s. Photo: Eino Mäkinen, Alvar Aalto Foundation. This year marks the 125th …
Architect Elissa Aalto exhibition in Oulu 20/1–11/2 2023
An exhibition about the life’s work of Alvar Aalto’s wife and talented designer Elissa Aalto is to …
Stora Enso makes major furniture donation to Alvar Aalto Foundation
Unique donation on the threshold of Aalto 125 anniversary The Alvar Aalto Foundation has received …
First ever book published about architect Elissa Aalto
The Elissa Aalto centenary programme culminates this month in the release of a new book …
Alvar Aalto Week opened in Wolfsburg, Germany – programme brings a colourful array of cultural events to the city
This year, Alvar Aalto Week is being held outside of Finland for the first time: …
Exhibition of Interior Designer Maija Heikinheimo at the Gallery of Säynätsalo Town Hall
Interior Designer Maija Heikinheimo (1908–1963) worked almost the whole of her career in the service …
Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS; Top bio-based design and innovations 24–25/5 2022
Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS; Top bio-based design and innovations 24.–25.5.2022 in Jyväskylä, Finland …
15th Alvar Aalto Symposium and Jyväskylä at the core of the international architectural discussion in August 2021
We would like to welcome all friends of architecture, professionals in the field and students …
Alvar & Aino Aalto – Shared Visions exhibition draws a picture of the architect couple who worked together for a better everyday environment
The Alvar & Aino Aalto – Shared Visions exhibition assembled for Tokyo’s Setagaya Art Museum …
The Alvar Aalto Route has been chosen as one of the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes – the first in Finland
Following its decision on 19.5.2021, the Council of Europe chose the Alvar Aalto Route – 20th …
Alvar Aalto Medal 2020 awarded to Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai in India
The award will be announced virtually on March 16, 2021 at 10:00 am on the …
The first series of Alvar Aalto art posters is devoted to architecture exhibitions!
“God made paper for drawing architecture on. Everything else – at least to me – …
The versatile programme of Alvar Aalto Week attracts visitors with architecture and design
Alvar Aalto Week comes to Turku and Paimio in the last week of August, bringing …