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1 day agoMaison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With
Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.
Heading to the Arctic north at this time of year usually means Santa, Northern Lights and reindeer but Culture Trip's Cassam Looch explored two destinations offering something very different. I can't lie, my initial excitement at visiting Finland in the winter was almost entirely based around the prospect of seeing the Northern Lights. After a series of near misses, I thought this would be the trip where I finally caught a satisfying glimpse of the spectacular natural phenomenon in the sky.
Paimio Sanatorium, completed in 1933 by Alvar and Aino Aalto, showcased a visionary design that prioritized the health and comfort of tuberculosis patients through radical modern architecture.