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Elissa Aalto and Paul Dukas reflect on architect Alvar Aalto's life

BROADCAST: Jun. 17, 1982 | DURATION: 00:53:15

Synopsis

Elissa Aalto, architect and widow of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (first 47 minutes) and architect Paul Dukas (final 6 minutes) discuss architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto believed that architecture could provide society harmony through nature. He was often compared to Frank Lloyd Wright. He was bound with a passion to help mankind.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 17, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.02 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

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Artists

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Aalto, Elissa Dukas, Paul. Architects Finns--Illinois--Chicago. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Style Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 Aalto, Alvar, 1898-1976 Giedian, Sigfried Time space and architecture Nervi, Pier Luigi Van der Rohe, Mies organic architecture Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 Master builder

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