Alvar Aalto
Architect

Alvar Aalto Net Worth

Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect, designer, sculptor, and painter born on February 3, 1898 in Kuortane, Finland. He was one of the first architects of Nordic Modernism and was known for his focus on design as a total work of art or Gesamtkunstwerk. His works are still admired today for their innovative and creative approach to design.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 3, 1898
Birth Place Kuortane, Finland
Age 121 YEARS OLD
Died On May 11, 1976 (age 78)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $9.802 billion (2024)

Alvar Aalto, the renowned Finnish architect, is widely recognized for his innovative modernist designs and significant contributions to the field of architecture. In addition to his stellar reputation, Aalto's net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $9.802 billion by 2024. His exceptional talent and visionary approach have earned him a revered position in the architectural community, not only in Finland but worldwide. Aalto's distinctive style, characterized by his emphasis on harmonious integration of nature and functionalism, has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape. His unparalleled achievements continue to inspire and set the standard for architects today.

About

Among the first Architects of Nordic Modernism; also a designer, Sculptor, and Painter. He was known for being focused on design as a total work of art or Gesamtkunstwerk.

Before Fame

He studied architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology beginning in 1916, but he left to fight in the Finnish War of Liberation alongside the White Army. He then returned to the University and graduated in 1921.

Trivia

His buildings included Germany's Essen Opera House and New York City's Institute of International Education.

Family Life

His father, Johan Henrik Aalto, worked as a land surveyor, while his mother, Selma Matilda (née Hackstedt), was a postmistress. His first structure was a house for his parents. He married twice, first in 1925 to Aino Marsio; after Aino's death from cancer in 1949, he married Elissa Mäkiniemi in 1952. Both of his wives were also famed Architects. He had a daughter named Johanna and a son named Hamilkar.

Associated With

His stylistic approach to the Bauhaus school of design in Dessau was compared to Walter Gropius.

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