July 2nd, 2011

cringe-worthy treatment of the vintage Aalto Chair 69 that is, to some, heartwarming and more priceless than the chair itself

May 12th, 2011

I had been struggling for a topic this week, but there have been a few seemingly unrelated thoughts that have been flittering […]

September 29th, 2010

Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen provides a new and insightful look into the mind and architecture of Alvar Aalto. While being one of the most celebrated mid-century Modern architects, it seems little was known about his intent or inspiration until now.

July 12th, 2010

American Swedish Institute, Wednesday June 14th 7:00pm, ongoing exhibit through October 10th 2010

Don’t miss this gem of an exhibition at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. A combined display of a show traveling all the way from Finland, titled ‘A Hundred Years of Finnish Architects Summer Homes’, architectural photos and scale models, plus featured work by Minnesota’s own Finnish Architect superhero David Salmela.