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Jørn Utzon DiesDanish architect Jørn Utzon, designer of the Sydney Opera House, died today. He was 90. Taught by Alvar Aalto and declared a genius by none other than Eero Saarinen, Utzon designed one of the most recognizable structures on the planet. Still, his name is uncommon, if not unknown. Ut... |
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Blue Man Group Founders Open Colorful NYC SchoolJust when we'd signed up our theoretical future offspring for A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou's Paris preschool—think mini Alvar Aalto chairs and custom graphics by M/M (Paris)—comes news of the New York City "Creativity Center" started by the founders of the Blue Man Group:... |
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Drape Table or Basket by Jane PunnopathamWhen designers talk about their own work, we like to listen: "Senior Designer, Jane Punnopatham, for the Spectrum West Collection was inspired by both blooming flowers, hanging drapery, and the whimsical lines of Alvar Alto's Wave Vase. Marc Ross, Creative Director for Spectrum West, ... |
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Ikea Frosta stool - Alvar Aalto Stool 60 lookalike for under £10Does the above look familiar? Yes, it does indeed look like the iconic Alvar Aalto Stool 60, featured on this site way back in 2006. But it isn't - this is the Ikea Frosta Stool. The difference? Well, a good... ... |
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Finnish Summer HousesOne of our most popular posts here at L+L is the Finland Summer House posted by James back in January 2005. If exploring summer houses in Finland is your raison d'être, then we have a book for you. Finnish Summer Houses by Jari & Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen is a new book from Princeton Archite... |
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Happy Birthday, Alvar AaltoForget the Super Bowl. The big celebration today is for Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, who was born February 3, 1898. Often called the "Father of Modern Scandinavian Architecture," Aalto became... ... |
