The Aalto House - Alvar Aalto Foundation | Alvar Aalto -säätiö EN

In 1934, Aino and Alvar Aalto acquired a site in almost completely untouched surroundings at Riihitie in Helsinki’s Munkkiniemi. They started designing their own house which was completed in August 1936.

Designed in

1935-36

Location

Finland, Helsinki

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The Aalto House in 1930s. Photo © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Façade towards the garden in 2020s. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Aino Aalto sitting on the patio that faces south from the house. Photo: Eino Mäkinen © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Alvar Aalto in the garden of his home. Photo: Eva ja Pertti Ingervo © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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The studio, living room and dining areas, plus the kitchen and auxiliary rooms on the ground floor. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Table at the corner of the studio wing. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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he grand piano is the focal point of the living room. The Studio is in the background. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Alvar Aallon kotitalo valmistui valmistui vuonna 1936 Helsingin Munkkiniemeen. Talossa oli arkkitehtiperheen koti ja toimisto. Valokuva Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto -museo.

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Dining room. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Upper floor plan. Roof terrace separates bedroom wing from the studio. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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One of the bedrooms. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Site plan. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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The façade seen from the garden during winter. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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The façade of the two-storey Studio section seen from the garden in autumn. Photo: Maija Holma © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Guided tours

The history and architecture of Aalto’s unique home, located in Munkkiniemi area in Helsinki, opens up through the stories the guide has to share.

The tour lasts an hour and includes both the guided tour itself and free time to enjoy the special atmosphere in the house and explore the museum shop.

Groups by appointment only: hello@alvaraalto.fi

More information

FEES AND OPENING HOURS

BOOK TICKETS FROM SHOP.ALVARAALTO.FI

Enquiries: hello@alvaraalto.fi

Photo: Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation.