Finnish architects' humanist take on modernism recognised by UNESCO
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UNESCO added several sites by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto to its World Heritage List on Sunday, including a sanatorium in Paimio, Finland. The sanatorium was designed to create a calming environment for tuberculosis patients. This recognition highlights Aalto's humanistic approach to modern architecture.
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Use of natural light, ventilation, and landscape to aid recovery.
The sanatorium joined UNESCO's World Heritage List on Sunday.
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A sanatorium designed to foster a soothing environment to help tuberculosis patients recover was among a series of sites by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
The Straits Times- Use of natural light, ventilation, and landscape to aid recovery.
- Illustrates early modernist focus on environmental harmony.
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Loaded language removedPAIMIO, Finland, July 26 - A sanatorium designed to provide a calm environment to help tuberculosis patients recover was among a series of sites by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto to join UNESCO's World Heritage List on Sunday.
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A sanatorium designed to foster a soothing environment to help tuberculosis patients recover was among a series of sites by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
The Straits TimesThe sanatorium joined UNESCO's World Heritage List on Sunday.
The Straits TimesThe sanatorium is located in Paimio, Finland.
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