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Alvaro Alto-Viipuri library
The document discusses the Vipuri Library designed by architect Alvar Aalto, located in Vyborg, USSR, built between 1927 and 1935. It highlights Aalto's architectural style, which evolved from neoclassicism to a unique blend of functionalism and expressionism, along with his focus on creating spaces that respond to site and materials. Additionally, the text outlines the library's design features, including varying reading levels and areas, as well as considerations for daylight, acoustics, and ventilation.
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- 1. History iii ARCHITECT:ALVAR ALTO BUILDING: VIPURI LIBRARY
- 2. INTRODUCTION Architect AlvarAalto Location Vyborg,USSR Date 1927 competition,built october 13 1935 Building Type Lecture halls,children’s library,periodical room,reading room,stacks and admin offices Construction System Stone cladding and stucco Climate Cold Context Urban Park setting Style Modern
- 3. ARCHITECT ALVAR AALTO Born in Kuortane, Finland in 1898. Aalto died in Helsinki in May 1976 Aalto’s Education Graduated with honors from Helsinki Polytechnic, Professor of Architecture at MIT 1946 to 1948, President of the Academy of Finland 1963-68. Aalto’s Work Style Aalto’s Early work borrowed from the neoclassic movement, Eventually adapted the symbolism and functionalism of the Modern Movement to generate his plans and forms. Aalto generated a style of functionalism which avoided romantic excess and neoclassical monotony. Aalto borrowed from the International Style, he utilized texture, color, and structure in creative new ways. Aalto's designs were particularly significant because of their response to site, material and form. Aalto's mature work embodies a unique functionalist/expressionist and humane style, successfully applied to libraries, civic centers, churches, housing, etc. Aalto generated a large body of work in Germany, America, and Sweden. Often at work on multiple projects, he tended to intermingle ideas and details within his work. The spectrum of Aalto's work exhibits a sensual detailing that separates him from most of his contemporaries. .
- 4. Concept The library’sarchitectural core consists of reading and lending areas at different levels and plateaus, while the central and control area form the high point above the different levels
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