Alvar Aalto by Ray Nicholas (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The first section of the book offers an account of Aalto's life, including his friendships with such twentieth-century masters as Gropius, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. The second section looks closely at six of Aalto's most important buildings, among them Baker House in Boston and the concert hall in Helsinki. In the final sections of the book, Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. He also offers an original and provocative view of Aalto's theory, arguing that the architect's position consistently opposed that of his contemporaries and indeed that of most architects to this day. ix, 212 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm. Grey cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket. Slight shelf wear to edges, spine slightly faded, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very good book and jacket. 212pp with colour and b/w images. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No damage, markings or signs of use. Very slight shelf wear to dustjacket. 2005 hardback. The photo is of the actual book you will receive. Fast dispatch, normally within 24 hours, by UK seller.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Selected bibliography, index, photos and illustrations throughout. Scratch on the top edge, else fine. The jacket is lightly scratched and dented.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

VG bright tight copy in publishers cloth in like dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st issue. The preeminent Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898--1976) developed in the postwar years an architectural language all his own, characterized by curved walls, singlepitched roofs, and inventive combinations of wood and brick. He was also engaged in design at all scales, from the planning of cities, including Helsinki, to the design of furniture and glassware. This book provides a brief but comprehensive look at Aalto's life, works, theory, and relevance for the twenty-first century. The first section of the book offers an account of Aalto's life, including his friendships with such twentieth-century masters as Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The second section looks closely at six of Aalto's most important buildings, among them Baker House in Boston and the concert hall in Helsinki. In the final sections of the book, Nicholas Ray examines several general themes relating to Aalto's work and philosophy. Ray also offers an original and provocative view of Aalto's theory, arguing that the architect's position consistently opposed that of his contemporaries and indeed of most architects to this day. ISBN 0300107498.

Hard bound with dustjacket. Condition: As new. 1st edition. Designed by Paul Sloman. Contents: I). Biography. 1). The surveyor's son. 2). Student architect. 3). Practice in Jyväsku lä. 4). Turku. 5). International contacts and the move to Helsinki. 6). International acclaim.7). The war years. 9). Post-war reconstructions. 10). Buildings on an international reputation. II). Six buildings. 1). Paimio. 2). Villa Mairea. 3). Baker House. 4). Säynätsalo. 5). The National Pensions Institute. 6). Finlanfia hall. III). Some themes. 1). Introduction. 2). Nature. 3). Function. 4). Means. 5). Style. 6). Positive scepticism. 7). Aalto's legacy. With bibliography and index. 56 illustrations in color and 52 in b/w. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898 - 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, as well as a sculptor and painter. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware. Aalto's early career runs in parallel with the rapid economic growth and industrialization of Finland during the first half of the twentieth century and many of his clients were industrialists. Among these were the Ahlström-Gullichsen family. 212 pag. Size: 21,5cmx16cm.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book has lightly bumped lower corners as the only flaw to blue/grey cloth HB covers. .Binding is solid and square, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is marked occasionally wtih lines along margin, previous owner's name, note, at front. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear, 1/2" tear bottom front corner. Color photos, drawings, architectural illustrations, elevations floorplans throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. used hardcover in a dust jacket. jacket is slightly worn about the edges, but with no tears and not price clipped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws.

Condition: acceptable. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Acceptable condition! Any other included accessories are also in Acceptable condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear such as cover tears discoloration, staining, marks, scuffs, etc. All pages intact.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!