An Analysis of the Work of Finnish Architect Alvar Aalto.0773463321 An analysis of the work of Finnish architect Alvar
An alvar or pavement barren is a biological environment based on a limestone plain with thin or no soil and, as a result, sparse vegetation. Aalto. Loftin, Lawrence Lawrence. 1 City (1990 pop. 26,763), Marion co., central Ind., a residential suburb of Indianapolis, on the West Fork of the White River. It has light manufacturing. 2 City (1990 pop. 65,608), seat of Douglas co., NE Kans. Keith Keith may refer to: People with the given name Keith:
Edwin Mellen Pr. 2005 89 pages $99.95 Hardcover Mellen studies in architecture; v.12 NA1455 Aalto is often called the quintessential quin·tes·sen·tial adj. Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical: "Liszt was the quintessential romantic" Musical Heritage Review. modernist, and at first glance this appears to be rightly so. The forms are organic, the materials compatible. Yet Aalto is also the master of the ambiguous space and mystery; in one building one senses history but not exactly why, and in another Aalto has combed comb n. 1. a. A thin toothed strip, as of plastic, used to smooth, arrange, or fasten the hair. b. An implement, such as a card for dressing and cleansing wool or other fiber, that resembles a hair comb in shape or a curve to create an almost unbearable tension. Loftin (architecture, U. of Colorado, Denver) examines the subtleties beneath Aalto's work such as his own house, offices and summer house, the Enzo-Gutzeit of 1959-1962, his town plan at Seinajoki of 1958-1987 and three libraries dating from 1960 to 1969 noted for their narrative structure. The book includes sketches, plans and photographs. ([c] 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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