Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto

Place: Kuortane

Born: 1898

Death: 1976

Biography:

Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect, designer, and artist. He is considered one of the most important figures in modernist architecture. Born in Kuortane, Finland, Aalto studied at the Helsinki University of Technology and began his career as an architect in the 1920s. He gained international recognition for his designs, which often incorporated elements of nature and emphasized functionality. Aalto's work includes buildings such as the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki and the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. He also designed furniture, textiles, and other decorative arts. Throughout his career, Aalto received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to architecture and design.