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“Form must have a content, and that content must be linked with nature.” Alvar Aalto
Aalto Pendant Light A440

The Aalto Pendant Light A440, a minimalist masterpiece designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954, embodies elegance and functionality with hand-blown opal glass.Read More →

Gateway arch by Eero Saarinen

Eero Saarinen (1910 – 1961) Finnish architect. He was born in Kirkkonummi. He was professionally active in the USA. The son of Eliel and Loja Saarinen.Read More →

Sample of Illustration Portfolio of Lotta Nieminen (screenshot from landing page)

Lotta Nieminen, a Finnish designer based in New York City, is celebrated for her vibrant, unique graphic designs and illustrations. Raised in an artistic family and trained in Helsinki, she has made significant impacts in both print and children’s illustration, earning global acclaim and numerous awards.
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Arabia's Sunnuntai Vitro Plate

The Sunnuntai Vitro plate, designed by Birger Kaipiainen in 1971 for Arabia, combines its vibrant, intricate design with practicality and durability, embodying Finnish craftsmanship and timeless elegance.Read More →

Riihimaki Glass - Finnish Glass Factory

Riihimäki Glass, a Finnish factory, produced domestic glassware and window glass. It gained international recognition for design and closed in 1990.Read More →

The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay, owned by the City of Helsinki. In 1971, the building, designed by the architect Alvar Aalto, was completed. Aalto designs every detail of the building. Read More →

Korkeakouluaukio plaza and the Väre building of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at the Aalto University's Campus.

Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2010, merges historical and modern influences, offering a unique arts, design, and architecture education experience.Read More →

Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950)

The post discusses the life and work of Finnish architect Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen, including his architectural accomplishments, influence on modernism in America, and his contributions to furniture and textile design. His emphasis on holistic and contextual design and his distinct aesthetic vision are notable.Read More →

Aimo Okkolin featured image

Aimo Okkolin, a Finnish glass artist, rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated designer at Riihimäki Glass. His innovative techniques and natural inspirations left a monumental legacy.Read More →

Finnish architect and designer Perttu Mentula (b.1936) was influential across interior, exhibition, product, graphic, and furniture design. His career included roles at major Helsinki design studios, several board memberships, and numerous prestigious awards.Read More →