Eero Saarinen (1910 – 1961) Finnish | American Architect Designer
2024-01-18
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 →
Lotta Nieminen: A Blend of Illustration and Graphic Design
2023-11-13
Lotta Nieminen, a Helsinki native now based in New York City, is a renowned graphic designer and illustrator known for vibrant, award-winning work.Read More →
Arabia’s Sunnuntai Vitro Plate: A Sunny Day on a Dish
2023-10-28
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
2023-08-07
Riihimäki Glass, a Finnish factory, produced domestic glassware and window glass. It gained international recognition for design and closed in 1990.Read More →
Finlandia Hall designed by Alvar Aalto
2023-08-07
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 →
Aalto University – Merging History and Modernity in Design
2023-07-05
Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2010, merges historical and modern influences, offering a unique arts, design, and architecture education experience.Read More →
Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen: Shaping 20th Century Architecture
2023-06-28
Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen, a Finnish architect and city planner, shaped modernism with his holistic design approach, influential theories, and iconic furniture and textile designs.Read More →
Aimo Okkolin (1917 – 1982) Finnish Glass Designer
2023-06-26
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 →
Perttu Mentula (b.1936) Finnish Architect & Interior Designers
2023-06-17
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 →
Ulla Procopé (1921 – 1968) Finnish Ceramicist
2023-05-26
Ulla Procopé (1921 – 1968) was a Finnish designer and ceramicist. She studied at the Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu, Helsinki, to 1948.Read More →