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The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

Façade towards the garden.The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

Ground floor plan. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

The grand piano is the focal point of the living room. The Studio is in the background. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

Dining room. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

The roof terrace faces south towards the garden. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

The garden facade. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

Alvar Aalto in the garden of his home. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

The handle of on the door leading to the patio is one example of the carefully considered furnishing details. The Aalto House, Alvar Aalto, Helsinki, Finland, 1935-1936

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