Summer House

Alvar Aalto – Experimental house in Muuratsalo Finland, 1952-1954

The Experimental house 1952-1954 was the self-produced atelier and summer residence of Elissa and Alvar Aalto. It was inspired by the idea of an ancient Roman atrium. The Experimental House is beautifully situated on the rocky coast of Lake Päijänne in Finland, sheltered by the coastal forest. It is here that Aalto had the freedom to experiment with different materials, shapes, techniques and proportions.