The exhibition examined the development of Aalto’s architectural style, featuring models, drawings, photographs and artefacts from 14 of his key projects, built mainly in Finland, Denmark and across Scandinavia. It also explored Aalto’s concern with the interiors of his buildings by showcasing his wide-ranging product designs.
Aalto admired the commitment to craftsmanship and sensitivity to natural materials that he found in Japanese architecture, and 60 years later this influence came full circle in the work of Shigeru Ban. The exhibition showcased many of Ban’s key works which acknowledge a huge debt to Aalto’s organic approach to design.
This fascinating exhibition explored the themes linking these two influential architects who, despite spanning a generational and geographical divide, shared a visionary approach to architecture.
