The book presents the most important works in chronological order and introductory essays explore the architect’s life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects. Each title contains approximately 120 images, including photographs, sketches, drawings, and floor plans. Text; English. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was not only influenced by the landscape of his native country, but by the political struggle over Finland’s place within European culture. A firm believer that buildings have a crucial role in shaping society, Aalto once said, The duty of the architect is to give life a more sensitive structure.