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Aalto designed this house in for his friends the author Göran Schildt and his wife Christine. The Villa Skeppet (Ship) is on a nearly level, park-like site with a view across the eastern bay harbour of the idyllic small town.

Designed in

1969−70

Location

Finland, Tammisaari

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Villa Skeppet. Photo © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Sketch of the building. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Living room. Photo: Pyry Kantonen.

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The open fireplace is designed by Aalto. Photo: Mikko Merckling © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Ground plan. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Villa Skeppet. Photo: Mikko Merckling © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

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Elevations. Drawing © Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Guided tours

There are guided tours for the building. See www.villaskeppet.fi for more information.

Visits

See visit information on Villa Skeppet website.