Villa Aalto, Modernist residence in Vanha Munkkiniemi, Finland.
The Villa Aalto combines a private residence and architectural studio, featuring white-painted brick walls and dark-stained timber battens on its exterior surfaces.
Architects Alvar and Aino Aalto constructed this house between 1935 and 1936, establishing their residence and professional workspace in Helsinki's Munkkiniemi district.
The interior spaces showcase Nordic design principles through the integration of natural light, organic materials, and custom-made furniture created by the Aaltos.
The building, situated at Riihitie 20, welcomes visitors through guided tours that require advance reservations and last approximately one hour.
Local residents initially mistook the building for a henhouse due to its unconventional design, which departed from traditional Finnish architectural styles.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: August 1936
Architects: Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: Iconic Houses Network, Alvar Aalto's home and studio building, Alvar Aalto Museum
Address: Riihitie 20
GPS coordinates: 60.19680,24.87650
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:42
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