Villa Mairea

The Villa Mairea combines wood, stone, and brick materials with large windows and an L-shaped design that creates a connection between interior and exterior spaces.

Finnish architects Alvar and Aino Aalto designed the Villa Mairea in 1939 for Harry and Maire Gullichsen, who granted them complete creative freedom for this project.

The residence contains Maire Gullichsen's international art collection and stands as a representation of Finnish architectural innovation during the twentieth century.

Visitors can access the ground floor through guided tours limited to 15 people, while the upper level remains private and closed to the public.

The swimming pool area features curved forms that interact with the surrounding forest, creating a natural transition between the built structure and the landscape.

Location: Pori

Inception: 1939

Architects: Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto

Architectural style: organic architecture

Elevation above the sea: 48 m

Part of: Iconic Houses Network

Address: Pikkukoivunkuja 20, 29600 Noormarkku 29600

Website: http://villamairea.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 61.59745,21.87451

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38