Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature (1987)

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The Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is one of the great figures of modern architecture, ranked alongside Gropius, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. This film analyses Aalto’s uniquely successful resolution of the demands and possibilities created by new technology and construction materials with the need to make his buildings sympathetic both to their users and to their natural surroundings. His inventive use of timber in particular represents both a reference to the forest landscape of Finland and a building material that is ‘warm’ and extremely adaptable. Filmed in Finland, Italy, Germany and the USA, this documentary shows how the Finnish natural environment and art traditions were essential elements in Aalto’s pioneering harmonization of technology and nature.

Director: Ywe Jalander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: Finlands Svenska Television
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

architecture

More Films by Director: Ywe Jalander
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature about?
The Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is one of the great figures of modern architecture, ranked alongside Gropius, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. This film analyses Aalto’s uniquely successful resolution of the demands and possibilities created by new technology and construction materials with the need to make his buildings sympathetic both to their users and to their natural surroundings. His inventive use of timber in particular represents both a reference to the forest landscape of Finland and a building material that is ‘warm’ and extremely adaptable. Filmed in Finland, Italy, Germany and the USA, this documentary shows how the Finnish natural environment and art traditions were essential elements in Aalto’s pioneering harmonization of technology and nature.
Who directed Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature was directed by Ywe Jalander.
Who stars in Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature stars Alvar Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, Elissa Aalto.
How long is Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature is a Documentary film.
Where was Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature produced?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature was produced in Finland.