Alvar Aalto’s Helsinki Legacy by Leena Makkonen (Helsinki City Planning Department 2009) gives a concise overview of Aaltos’ architecture in the Helsinki area.
There is a huge number of released books, articles and research about Alvar Aalto and his architecture. Before this publication there has been no actual guide book that focuses on his Helsinki sites. Alvar Aalto’s Helsinki Legacy is a summary of the key information about each building and their design. The aim is to introduce readers to the sites and inspire them to make their own observations in person.
– Leena Makkonen, Alvar Aalto’s Helsinki Legacy (Helsinki City Planning Department, 2009), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs, some schematic architectural drawings and other visual material.
Our copy in stock is in good condition. The pages are clean, no markings. The glueing of the binding is fine. The covers show some small traces of shelf wear and use.
