Living in Finland (Living in..... Series) - Hardcover

Bird, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2080304909 ISBN 13: 9782080304902

Publisher: Flammarion, 2005

Synopsis

"The country of thousand lakes" is also a country of beautiful architecture and interior design: modern Finland is a traveler's secret, offering charming hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants tucked into sophisticated cities like Hanko and Helsinki-one of the art nouveau capitals of the world. Amid natural beauty, Finns live well, with their own unique style: this new Living In volume takes readers inside city homes built by Alvar Aalto and into the lake-country cottages decorated with touches of Marimekko and Toikka. Living In Finland also means enjoying culinary specialties like caviar served with créme fraéche, crayfish dishes, and more. This look into Finland's style speaks to travelers, to those interested in the heritage of contemporary design, and to Finnish-Americans who will rediscover their own traditions in this sumptuously-illustrated book.

About this title

Synopsis:

The birthplace of many eminent designers, artists, musicians, and filmmakers, the "country of a thousand lakes" is rising in popularity among travelers. Living in Finland, an intimate encounter with the country and its people, centers on five themes. First, a chapter on landscape introduces Finland's feast of lakes, islets, birch forests, and prairies, and captures the character of Finnish cities - from Helsinki with its Art Nouveau architecture to the charming towns of Tampere, Turku, and Hanko. A chapter on interiors takes the reader inside several Finnish homes, which range from traditional wooden houses to the striking yet functional constructions designed by landmark twentieth-century architect Alvar Aalto. A third chapter on artisanal traditions explores artistic objects and styles that have been guarded through the years or reinvented by modern hands, including Marimekko textiles, glass Toikka birds, and lisaaki knives.

A practical guide to Finland provides details on the most charming hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants, as well as the country's most treasured culinary specialties - caviar served with creme fraiche, plates piled high with crayfish, blueberries with milk in the summer, and more. This sumptuously illustrated text is essential reading for travelers and those interested in the rich artistic and aesthetic heritage of one of Europe's most exciting travel destinations. Finnish-Americans will rediscover the beauty and traditions of their ancestral home in this beautiful and comprehensive book.

About the Author:

Tim Bird is an English journalist who has lived in Finland since 1982. Ingalill Snitt contributes to a number of decorating magazines. She is the author of The Swedish Room and The Swedish House.

About this edition

• Publisher: Flammarion
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 2080304909
• ISBN 13: 9782080304902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224