Alvar Aalto now: New research initiatives
First Alvar Aalto Research Conference
Seinäjoki and Jyväskylä, Finland
March 12 2012 - March 14 2012
The seminar will be a multidisciplinary academic meeting, at which architects, researchers, historians and others interested in the subject will be invited to present their own academic contributions to the discourse on Aalto.
The Conference will be held in Seinäjoki Town Hall (designed by Alvar Aalto) on March 12 and 13, 2012, and on March 14 there will be an excursion to Alajärvi (town centre designed by Alvar Aalto) and Jyväskylä, where it will be possible to explore the contents of the Aalto archives, and visit the storage areas, and also to meet museum and archive personnel.
Call for Papers
It is proposed that the 2012 Conference will analyse the significance of Alvar Aalto and his heritage from various angles and on various scales. There has been a wealth of general studies on Aalto, as well as building monographs, but it is now time to take the next step in researching his architecture and influence.
Abstracts
Abstracts are to be a maximum of 500 words. The deadline for submission of abstracts is December 15, 2011. Notification of acceptance will be sent by January 15, 2012. The abstracts will be made available to all conference participants. Please note that no editorial changes will be made. The official language of the conference is English.
Abstracts are to be submitted to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For further information, please contact Director of Alvar Aalto Museum, Dr. Susanna
Pettersson (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))