Nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. If we split life into separated problems we split the possibilities to make good building art. Alvar Aalto architectureartbuild Change image and share on social
Building art is a synthesis of life in materialised form. We should try to bring in under the same hat not a splintered way of thinking, but all in harmony together. Alvar Aalto artbringbuild Change image and share on social
The tubular steel chair is surely rational from technical and constructive points of view. It is light, suitable for mass production, and so on. But steel and chromium surfaces are not satisfactory from the human point of view. Alvar Aalto chairchromiumconstructive share on social
We should work for simple, good, undecorated things, but things which are in harmony with the human being and organically suited to the little man in the street. Alvar Aalto goodharmonyhuman Change image and share on social
Architecture is not merely national but clearly has local ties in that it is rooted in the earth. Alvar Aalto architectureearthlocal Change image and share on social
The ultimate goal of the architect...is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture... should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people. Alvar Aalto architectarchitecturebuild Change image and share on social
The very essence of architecture consists of a variety and development reminiscent of natural organic life. This is the only true style in architecture. Alvar Aalto architectureconsistdevelopment Change image and share on social
Architecture belongs to culture, not to civilization. Alvar Aalto architecturebelongcivilization Change image and share on social
We have almost a city has probably two or three hundred committees. Every committee is dealing with just one problem and has nothing to do with the other problems. Alvar Aalto citycommitteedeal Change image and share on social
