#AALTO - Aino Alvar Elissa - The Human Dimension of #Design Aino, Elissa, and Alvar Aalto, the pioneering Finnish architects known for sustainable design, have influenced generations of architects and designers worldwide through their architecture, humanistic approach to design, and innovative use of materials. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, this catalog introduces not only the design but also the philosophical vision of the Aaltos, as Joseph Grima writes, "a story of how buildings and designs coexist in perfect harmony with nature and the people who live there." Through text and captivating imagery, the book follows the conception and life of 12 projects realized by Studio Aalto throughout the protagonists' professional careers. The photographic narration, entrusted to photographer Ramak Fazel for the exhibition, restores a unique perspective on the architects' work, allowing for the creation of diverse narratives where the dimensions of the everyday and the extraordinary coexist and interact. The book also provides a thematic breakdown of design objects, such as glass works, lamps, textiles, and furniture, conceived for low-cost mass production and still in production today. A re-reading of the studio's activities reveals the core of Aalto's work: that architecture, art, and design coexist, representing an integral and indivisible part of the human being at the center. Thomas Eyck / 192 pages / Softcover / 237 × 150mm / 9788822922168 / 2024 #design #designbooks #Alvar_Aalto #AlvarAalto #Aalto #Aalto Product information Publisher‎Quodlibet (July 1, 2024) Publication date‎July 1, 2024 Language‎ #English Paperback‎192 pages ISBN-10‎8822922166 ISBN-13‎978-8822922168 Dimensions‎9.45 x 5.91 x 1.18 inches