Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Architectural Details: Elissa and Alvar Aalto’s Patchwork Wall of Bricks


"Aalto’s idiosyncratic courtyard walls are this building’s defining feature, and form a beautiful example of how a unique architectural language can be produced by deviating from conventional construction techniques. The walls are composed of a patchwork of different brick patterns, forming a collage of texture and color that evokes the patina of the surrounding forest."

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