Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature
Alvar Aalto: tekniikka ja luonto
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Ywe Jalander
- Original Title
- Alvar Aalto: tekniikka ja luonto
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Finlands Svenska Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ywe Jalander
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Ywe Jalander
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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?
The principal cast of Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature includes Alvar Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, Elissa Aalto.
When was Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature released and how long is it?
Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 59m.